ESPN slots MacKinnon No. 2, Celebrini No. 4 in Top 100

Werenski No. 7, Kaprizov No. 10 round out revealed ranks

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

2️⃣ Nathan MacKinnon 4️⃣ Macklin Celebrini 7️⃣ Zach Werenski 🔟 Kirill Kaprizov Who are the top 100 players in the NHL? Via @espn on X

What happened: ESPN experts voted on the league's top 100 players for the season. MacKinnon sits No. 2 and Celebrini follows at No. 4, with Werenski No. 7 and Kaprizov No. 10.

Why it matters: Preseason placement frames early MVP and award conversations for the 2026 season. Celebrini at No. 4 puts a young center alongside established stars MacKinnon and Kaprizov.

By the numbers: No. 2 Nathan MacKinnon; No. 4 Macklin Celebrini; No. 7 Zach Werenski; No. 10 Kirill Kaprizov.

What to watch: Early 2026 results will test the order at the top.

Sources

@espn 2026-10-06T13:48:23.060288+00:00

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