NHL rookie watch list: The next wave of young hockey superstars

ESPN has released its NHL rookie watch list for the 2026-27 season, highlighting the top first-year players expected to contend for the Calder Trophy, including Hagens, McKenna, and Martone. The article also notes several other NHL news items, such as the Winnipeg Jets suspending star goalie Hellebuyck after a training camp no-show, the Los Angeles Kings naming Doughty as captain following Kopitar's retirement, and enforcer Reaves retiring from the St. Louis Blues. Detroit Red Wings center Larkin was also reported to have suffered an injury during off-ice training.