2026 NHL entry draft
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The 2026 NHL entry draft was the 64th draft for the National Hockey League. The draft was held on June 26–27, 2026, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Gavin McKenn
Gavin McKenna was selected 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ivar Stenberg was selected 2nd overall by the San Jose Sharks.
Daxon Rudolph was selected 4th overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Alberts Smits was selected 5th overall by the New York Rangers.
2025 NHL entry draft
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The 2025 NHL entry draft was the 63rd draft for the National Hockey League. The draft was held on June 27–28, 2025, and it took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The first three selections
2026 NHL entry draft
…and a fifth-round pick in 2026 to Tampa Bay in exchange for Mikey Eyssimont, a conditional first-round pick in 2027, Toronto's second-round pick in 2025, and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Seattle will receive Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2026 if it is outside…
Logan Hensler was selected 23rd overall by the Ottawa Senators.
Will Horcoff was selected 24th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Blake Fiddler was selected 36th overall by the Seattle Kraken.
Bryce Pickford was selected 81st overall by the Montreal Canadiens.