Beckett Hamilton – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2025-26 Team: Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
Date of Birth: March 28, 2008
Place of Birth: Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Height: 5-foot-11, Weight: 172 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: C
NHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible

Rankings

• McKeen’s Hockey: 77th
• TSN/Craig Button: 38th
• Daily Faceoff: 100th
• NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters): 33rd

Beckett Hamilton is a hardworking two-way center who would have earned a lot more attention this season if he had more talent surrounding him. Hamilton led the Red Deer Rebels in scoring with 62 points in 67 games, with the team’s next highest scoring having just 38 points. 

Only five of Hamilton’s teammates even reached 25 points on the season, but Hamilton made a lot happen offensively regardless of his lack of support. The Rebels narrowly made it into the WHL playoffs this season, but they certainly would have missed out if not for Hamilton.

Hamilton is an excellent skater and has good skill. His size won’t help him in the draft, but I think there’s a chance he could become a good third-line player in the NHL someday due to his high compete level and strong mobility.

Beckett Hamilton – NHL Draft Projection

Hamilton likely won’t be in play until at least the second round of the 2026 Draft, though I’d be mildly surprised if he fell outside of the top-100 picks. He didn’t light the WHL on fire production-wise which hurts his chances a bit, but I think given the context he played in, his 62 points are plenty impressive. 

Quotables

“The creativity comes in flashes, but those flashes are very impressive and the tools in terms of skating and pure skill could carry him to be a legit offensive player in the NHL.” – Thomas Gagné, Smaht Scouting

Strengths

• Good motor
• Drives offense (even without consistent talent around him)
• Strong skating

Under Construction- Improvements to Make

• Can put offensive blinders on at times to try and create, leaving his team vulnerable

NHL Potential

I believe that Hamilton has the potential to become a solid bottom-six player in the NHL, though he would likely have the biggest role as a winger. He works hard for pucks in all three zones and drives play down the middle of the ice while in possession. I doubt he has a ton of NHL offense, but with teammates who can anticipate his passes and even make plays of their own, I think his production could pop in the next few seasons.

Risk- Reward Analysis

Risk- 2/5, Reward 3/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense- 7/10, Defense – 5/10

Beckett Hamilton Stats