Ryder Cali — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
Ryder Cali is a second-round projection with first-round upside in the 2026 NHL Draft. Smart, two-way center with North Bay in OHL. Young for the draft (Sep '08 birthday).
Plays a mature, responsible game. Could be a late riser as he adds strength.
Ryder sits in the late-first-to-second-round range on most boards. The path to the NHL is plausible, with the right development environment.
Scouts compare Ryder’s game to Ryan O'Reilly lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.
Game-by-game heat map: Ryder Cali's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...
Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Ryder. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...
Comparable analysis: Among OHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Ryder's underlying metrics rank...