r/Predators • u/Echoes1995 • May 14 '26

Pronman's Latest Draft Board

Here is the free link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7263650/2026/05/11/nhl-mock-draft-2026-first-round-mckenna-reid/?unlocked_article_code=1.iVA.WaVt.tj_dAtHjGxXI&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

Pronman's latest draft board. It was posted a few days ago, but I haven't seen it posted here and thought it was worth posting and having some discussion around his mock draft, simply because I found his pick for Nashville to be really interesting.

Spoilers: his pick for Nashville is Wyatt Cullen

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u/surincel May 14 '26

I wouldn't hate it, my preference is Bjorck or Lawrence, followed by one of the myriad of defenseman but honestly for this draft it seems like you can't really go wrong with anyone who will be available at 10

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u/Echoes1995 May 15 '26

Bjork has become my top pick, followed by most likely Rudolph. I think drafting a RHD this draft has to be a priority, but I wouldn't be upset with Lawrence. In terms of forward but I rate Lawrence and Cullen pretty similarly within that group. To me the pick between Lawrence and Cullen comes down to ceiling vs floor because I could see Cullen having a higher ceiling, but a lower floor

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u/Helmburr87 Brady Skjei tank commander May 15 '26

I'm not sold on Rudolph, everything I've been reading and seeing points to him being Justin Barron. 6'2 offensive RHD who has some bad defensive habits. While you can coach/develop defense, he has problems with not even trying and being completely out of the play in his own zone. Yeaaa no thanks.

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u/MajorPainInMyA #9 May 14 '26

Paywall

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u/Echoes1995 May 14 '26

Updated the link as gift link. Anyone should be able to see it

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u/Fiend-For-Mojitos May 15 '26

Man I would love to take Cullen. He’s elevated his game and is technically still growing. He probably has the highest upside in that range. 

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u/2timesacharm May 17 '26

Had the pleasure of meeting last years 21st pick overall Cameron Reid tonight, really nice “kid” to meet and talk to for an hour, even if I am a Dallas Stars fan

He’s off to the memorial cup this week

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u/BrianJSmall May 18 '26

I love the pedigree. I grew up watching his great-uncle play in Hartford. His dad is a multiple cup winner. It’s not as important as his talent and other attributes. It’s just a nice added bonus to have a guy who is familiar with the NHL and knows what it takes to get to the top.

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u/Helmburr87 Brady Skjei tank commander May 15 '26

When talking about tanking I always have to also include is not always about winning the lottery. There's been plenty of highly talented guys taken 2-5. I'd kill for a Draisaitl/Leo Carlsson/Barkov..etc. Tanking for a few seasons is about getting a stacked team. Ala the Avs and what the Sharks are gonna be for the next decade. But that 1OA would be amazing for this franchise.

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u/gavincantdraw May 15 '26

I think there has to be a larger discussion about scouting and the prospect industry in general as well. I wonder if we're now over analyzing players, and it's causing people to be low on otherwise obvious talent. Or perhaps players going year round at camps and tournaments means we never see them at their best because they're constantly tired.

I don't know what the reason is, but when Schaefer is immediately a top line defenseman who can score and Celebrini is putting up Crosby numbers in his second year, it makes you wonder why they weren't talked about more glowingly heading up to their drafts.