There are 32 top-line centers in the NHL, and the Detroit Red Wings\u2019 Dylan Larkin ranks about in the middle of the pack.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s according to the NHL Network, with rated Larkin No. 15 on its list of the top 20 centers right now.<\/p>\n
NHL Network\u2019s Jamison Coyle, Brian Boyle and Mike Rupp counted down the best centers based on player performance over the past several seasons, with an emphasis on the 2024-2025 regular season and 2025 playoffs, while also considering future upside. <\/p>\n
Larkin, 29, tallied 30 goals for the fourth year in a row and fifth time overall this past season and finished with 70 points, reaching that plateau for the third time in his 10-year career.<\/p>\n
Here is the list of NHL Network\u2019s top 20 centers right now:<\/p>\n
Connor McDavid, EdmontonNathan MacKinnon, ColoradoLeon Draisaitl, EdmontonAleksander Barkov, FloridaSidney Crosby, PittsburghJack Eichel, VegasAuston Matthews, TorontoBrayden Point, Tampa BayMark Scheifele, WinnipegNick Suzuki, MontrealJack Hughes, New JerseyRobert Thomas, St. LouisSebastian Aho, CarolinaNico Hischier, New JerseyDylan Larkin, DetroitTim St\u00fctzle, OttawaRoope Hintz, DallasTage Thompson, BuffaloMacklin Celebrini, San JoseSam Bennett, Florida<\/p>\n
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