Michigan Has the 2027 NHL Draft’s Projected No. 1 Pick
The projected No. 1 pick of the 2027 NHL Draft is suiting up for Michigan. #GoBlue
Defenseman Landon DuPont, 17 years old, showcased an impressive season in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips. He registered 73 points across 63 games, including 18 goals and 55 assists, earning a plus-59 rating. In the playoffs, DuPont contributed five goals and 18 assists in 18 games, with a plus-20 rating, as Everett claimed the WHL championship.
DuPont will now join the Michigan Wolverines for the 2026-27 season, making him the top-ranked freshman in college hockey and the projected first overall pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Scott Wheeler of The Athletic placed DuPont at the top of his list of the top 40 freshmen for the 2026-27 college hockey season. Detroit Red Wings fans should closely monitor DuPont, as he could potentially be a franchise-changing player for the Red Wings, given the team's prolonged playoff drought of 10 seasons.
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