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.
The NHL entry draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements
2026 NHL entry draft
…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…
The stage at the 2008 NHL entry draft in Ottawa, Ontario