NHL Draft Guide and Cheat Sheets 2026-2027
Win your hockey pool!
All 32 teams analyzed, 900+ players and goalies ranked. Ideal for any pool format.
* Season-long updates included
Continuous projections
All season long!
See stats projections in real time, on your Apple and Android mobile devices.
The projections are also updated season-long! During the season, the projected stats will show forecasts for the remaining of the season. An invaluable tool for those who make roster changes or trades in their pool.
* Included with draft kit and for all members of a pool with the Pro plan.
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FAQ
How do I choose players for my hockey pool draft?
Start from expert rankings rather than last season's memories: scoring, ice time, line combinations and power-play roles change every year. The PoolExpert Draft Kit gives you season-specific player rankings and projections prepared by our experts, so at each of your turns you simply pick the best player still available on the list. It also includes printable draft sheets to bring to your draft.
Who should I pick first in my NHL pool?
Secure elite, consistent point producers in the first rounds - proven scorers with a big power-play role. The right order changes every season with trades, injuries and new line combinations, which is exactly what the Draft Kit's current-season rankings are for: they tell you who to take early, and which sleepers to target in the later rounds.
What is included in the PoolExpert Draft Kit?
Expert player rankings for the current NHL season, player projections updated all season long in our mobile apps, and ready-to-print draft sheets in PDF and Excel formats. It is delivered instantly by email after purchase and is available in English and French, with editions for the regular season and for playoff pools.
How should I prepare for a hockey pool draft session?
Three steps: know your pool's scoring rules, since a points-only pool values different players than a goal-weighted one; bring a ranked list so you never freeze when your turn comes - the Draft Kit's printable sheets are made exactly for that; and during the draft, always take the best available player from your list instead of reaching for personal favorites.
Is the Draft Kit updated for the current season?
Yes. The Draft Kit is rebuilt by PoolExpert's experts every season with fresh rankings and projections, and the in-app projections keep updating all season long - useful for trades and roster moves well after your draft.
Why is the Draft Kit better than a printed pool guide or magazine?
One simple reason: it is ALWAYS up to date. A printed guide is frozen weeks before the season even starts; our projections are updated on virtually every piece of player news - typically within minutes to an hour. An injury at training camp, a line change announced this morning, a goalie named starter: your rankings already reflect it. That is the exact opposite of what a magazine can offer.
How many players does the Draft Kit project?
Almost every single player in the league - not just a top-400 list like many guides. Deep pools draft well beyond the players a typical printed guide bothers to rank, and the late-round sleepers are exactly where pools are won. If a player has a realistic shot at an NHL roster, we project him.
Are the rankings adapted to my pool's scoring rules?
Yes - and this is the difference that matters most. Generic guides rank players on goals and assists only. PoolExpert projects points based on YOUR league's rules: if your pool counts penalty minutes, or awards defensemen 2 points per goal, the rankings take it into account. And in the mobile apps the ranking is computed per pool - if you play in several pools with different rules, each one gets its own adapted ranking.
