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Film Room: How Tommy Bleyl skated his way from prep hockey to first-round consideration
Defenceman Tommy Bleyl has seen a rapid rise in draft projections after joining the Moncton Wildcats. He transitioned from prep hockey to the QMJHL during his draft year. He is now viewed as a strong candidate for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
What changed
Bleyl has moved from being a potential fourth or fifth round pick to a likely first-round selection.
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Tommy Bleyl Emerges as First-Round NHL Draft Candidate
confidence 90%Defenceman Tommy Bleyl has seen a rapid rise in draft projections after joining the Moncton Wildcats. He transitioned from prep hockey to the QMJHL during his draft year. He is now viewed as a strong candidate for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
What's confirmed:
- Tommy Bleyl is a defenceman who signed with the Moncton Wildcats prior to last season.
- Bleyl moved from prep hockey to the QMJHL for his draft year.
- Bleyl is considered a strong first-round candidate for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Bleyl jumped from a potential fourth or fifth round pick to a likely first-round selection.