Zach Lansard

Zach Lansard
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Zach Lansard – NHL Draft Projection
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2025–26 Team: Regina Pats (WHL)
Date of Birth: Jul. 29, 2008
Place of Birth: Sainte-Anne, MB
Height: 6-foot-0, Weight: 174 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: Right Wing
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible

Rankings

NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings: 70^th (among NA skaters)
Andrew Forbes/THW: 128^th
Peter Baracchini/THW: 108^th
Gabriel Foley: 70^th

Zach Lansard is a tenacious winger who does everything at top speed. He has a powerful first step that accelerates him to full speed almost instantly, frequently catching defenders and goaltenders off guard. He’s also very difficult to stop once he gets going, as he has the strength to go right through defenders and come out the other side with the puck. His speed enables him to force plenty of turnovers and create space for himself with quick stick movements, and on defence, he can make up ground and prevent odd-man rushes. No matter what he’s doing, he’s going to do it fast.

This season, Lansard was one of the Regina Pats’ best players, finishing with 24 goals and 56 points in 68 games, the third-highest total on the team. He was also a clutch player in the playoffs, scoring three goals in five games, two of which opened the game’s scoring, and was a big part of the Pats’ only win against the Medicine Hat Tigers in Game 2 of the series.

Zachary Lansard Regina Pats — Zachary Lansard, Regina Pats (Photo credit: Mark Peterson)

Lansard’s offensive game is developing well. Last season, he had just 19 points as a rookie, and he more than doubled that total in 2025-26. He has a strong shot and is a quick, skilled puckhander. However, his biggest weakness at this point in his career is his play without the puck. He has the speed and work ethic that coaches love to see when backchecking, but he lacks the awareness to consistently put himself in the right position to cut off passing lanes and shut down opponents.

Thankfully, Lansard’s competitiveness should help iron out many of the inconsistencies in his game right now. He has never been afraid to put in the work; he never gives up on a play if he can still see the puck, which has made him one of Regina’s best forecheckers. However, he’s also one of the youngest players up for the draft, nearly a year younger than some others in their first year of draft eligibility. That gives him a slight advantage in his development, as he has more experience than others at his age and more time to reach his prime.

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Zach Lansard – NHL Draft Projection

Lansard brings a lot to the table – he’s strong, fast, and works hard – but his limited offensive ceiling and defensive awareness will likely put him somewhere after the fourth round. However, with the NHL changing its rules regarding player rights, more Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players like Lansard could hear their name called late in the draft.

Quotables

“Zachary Lansard shows some puck skill and has the ability to get into scoring areas, but his game remains very raw. He can be clunky at times and struggles as a pass receiver, which limits his ability to contribute in possession. Playing alongside Keets Fawcett and Cohen Kassen, he isn’t relied upon to handle the puck and often spends large stretches of his shift without meaningful involvement. Defensively, he isn’t strong, though he will battle and compete. At this stage, he projects as a possible late-round pick who will need to clean up his mechanics and involvement to unlock more value.” Austin Garret, SMAHT Scouting

“Lansard is a dynamic forward with impressive skills on display. He consistently showcased his speed, agility, and ball-handling abilities throughout the game. His soft hands allowed him to create scoring opportunities in tight spaces, and he demonstrated creative vision in beating defenders to generate chances. Lansard also displayed a strong compete level, using his strength to win battles for loose pucks at the net front.” Neutral Zone

“He’s not afraid to play through contact and attack the heart of the offensive zone. He has great hands and changes of direction. He can round corners. He’s fearless and even dropped the gloves this year. He’s persistent and will drive the blue paint. He’ll play in give-and-goes and make his reads quickly. And he does it all with pace. Plus, he has a summer birthday. I think there could be something there, and I could see him take a big leap forward next year. He really grew on me this year and played his way onto my list.” Scott Wheeler, The Athletic (from ‘2026 NHL Draft ranking: Gavin McKenna leads Scott Wheeler’s final top 100 list,’ The Athletic – 03/06/2026)

Strengths

Speed
Energy
Vision with the puck

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

Defensive awareness
Consistency

NHL Potential

Lansard currently looks like a potential bottom-six energy winger who can play on a second power play unit. His speed and skating ability are top-notch, making him an excellent play driver or the spark needed to jumpstart a line. If he can bring that energy more consistently, he could be a hidden gem of the 2026 Draft.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 4/5, Reward – 2.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offence – 6/10, Defence – 5/10