Unveiled: The Shocking NHL Centers Rankings That Could Reshape the Playoff Race
Both Ryan McLeod and Josh Norris look like decent top-six options, which should give the Sabres an advantage on the third line — again, assuming Thompson is driving the top line. Add Peyton Krebs, a solid 4C, to the mix, and Buffalo’s pivots look playoff-caliber. Whether they (finally) make due on that promise is the big question.
11. Ottawa Senators
Current quality: 65th percentile
Looking for: Depth center
The Sens’ top three makes plenty of sense. Tim Stützle has the juice necessary to be a first-liner on a good team, though he shot the puck less frequently in 2024-25 (about six per 60 minutes) than ever before. Dylan Cozens still profiles as a 2C, even though his numbers lag a bit. Shane Pinto, meanwhile, brings plenty of defensive value to a third line.
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