The Sarnia Sting have seven players on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players-to-watch list for the 2026 NHL draft. Article content

Centre Alessandro Di Iorio leads the group with an A rating as a projected first-round pick. Article content Article content

Centre Beckham Edwards has a B rating as a second- or third-round candidate. Left-winger Ryan Brown has a C rating as a fourth- or fifth-round candidate.

Centre Chase Gaughan, left-winger Kase Kamzik, right-winger Matthew Manza and goalie Patrick Quinlan are sixth- and seventh-round candidates with a W rating.

The Windsor Spitfires also have seven players on the list, tying the Sting for the most among Ontario Hockey League teams.

The Medicine Hat Tigers lead the Canadian Hockey League with nine players.

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