Upside Hockey's 2027 NHL Draft Rankings — September Edition

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💡 We're test-driving two formats: 1) A user-friendly Top 32 version can be seen on Upside's Substack channel; and 2) our unique mammoth rankings spreadsheet with all the features you've come to know and love.

Updated September 9, 2026

Upside Hockey continues our in-depth prospect exploration, here’s our September Rankings for the 2027 NHL Draft from our Chief Rankings Officer, Eldon MacDonald. See our article discussing the latest draft rankings over at Substack including takeaways, risers, and fallers. 

We are super-stoked to share our new format to display the rankings in a user-friendly way over at our Substack channel:

• Please enjoy and don't forget to join us on Substack: upsidehockey.substack.com/ 

      Features added with this edition:

• Links to Elite Prospects profiles

• Many Tabs/Sheets along the bottom including highlights from the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup

• Link to Upside's 2027 NHL Draft Rankings Spreadsheet