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Nycz’s NHL Future Hinges on Growth
The St. Louis Blues selected big, raw defenseman Landon Nycz with the 107th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Standing 6’3” and packing 209 pounds, Nycz showed flashes of potential during his freshman season at UMass despite being one of the youngest players. Before college, he bounced around junior leagues in Michigan and the USHL, scoring at a half-point-per-game clip with Sioux City. But his ceiling is still unproven—his hockey IQ and board battles need work. His path to the NHL hinges on mastering his size and sharpening his decision-making. A classic development story: physical tools are…
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