# NHL player rankings by The Athletic

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> Updated: 2026-09-06T05:31:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Athletic released a comprehensive ranking of NHL players based on advanced statistics and input from over 20 industry professionals, including scouts, coaches, and general managers.

The rankings highlighted six Czech players, with David Pastrňák of the Boston Bruins receiving the highest rating of 1C. Other Czech players included in the list were Martin Nečas, Tomáš Hertl, Filip Hronek, Lukáš Dostál, and Jakub Dobeš.

Some scrutiny arose regarding Martin Nečas’s placement in the 3C category. Despite scoring 100 points during the regular season, industry insiders suggested his production might be “inflated due to playing alongside elite center Nathan MacKinnon.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: The Athletic releases comprehensive NHL player rankings

The Athletic released a detailed NHL player ranking featuring six Czech players, led by David Pastrňák, while sparking debate over Martin Nečas's statistical impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-athletic-releases-comprehensive-nhl-player-rankings

### 2026-08-24: NHL prospect rankings spark debate over Reinbacher and Wyttenbach

Recent NHL prospect rankings from The Athletic have ignited debate, specifically regarding the high placement of David Reinbacher and the perceived undervaluation of players like Ethan Wyttenbach.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-prospect-rankings-spark-debate-over-reinbacher-and-wyttenbach

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