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Just over one year ago: Leo Carlsson joked that he’d sign a 9.5Mx8 contract ‘for sure’ if offered
u/_GregTheGreat_ — 2 days ago

Last year, the biggest reach was probably Kindel, who was expected to go in the late-first but went 11th overall. This turned out extremely well for the Penguins
The year before, Sennecke was widely expected to go in the teens but jumped all the way to 3rd overall. This again turned out extremely well.
Who is blowing up the draft boards this year?
For better or worse, it’s pretty close to the consensus for both of them. https://upsidehockey.substack.com/p/2026-nhl-draft-final-consolidated
Maybe a slight reach for Marcus, but not egregious with how the draft flattens out in the 20s