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Oscar Hemming, a 17‑year‑old winger from Vaasa, Finland, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft and has already begun to turn heads at Boston College.
Brennan Poderzay’s six‑year tenure has transformed Minnesota’s net‑minding, producing record‑setting goalies and multiple championships.
The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for a first‑round pick used on J.P. Hurlbert, while signing Michal Postava, who outperformed Cossa and is now slated to be the team’s backup goalie.
Gavin McKenna’s selection by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the top pick in the recent NHL Draft connects a storied franchise with a university program on the ascent, underscoring the growing pipeline from college to the pros.
The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen tenth overall and defenseman Tommy Bleyl thirty‑first, signaling a strategic push to reinforce their roster through elite prospects committed to American collegiate programs.
The Seattle Kraken selected defenseman Chase Reid with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a move that could reshape their blue‑line.
Gavin McKenna was selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, ending a storied collegiate run that set multiple Penn State records and drew comparisons to NHL star Nikita Kucherov.
Drafted by the St. Louis Blues, Tynan Lawrence combines elite hockey IQ with two‑way versatility, positioning him as a cornerstone for the franchise’s long‑term core.
A flurry of draft‑day deals saw contending clubs swap picks and prospects, clearing cap space and adding talent as the new season looms.
The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft featured four promising players from the Hockey East region, each choosing U.S. college programs that promise both academic and athletic development.
Michigan State adds Tommy Bleyl, a 6‑foot defenseman, to its roster while he finishes a season in the QMJHL.
Calgary’s selection of Jack Hextall marks a pivotal moment in his rising career, linking family legacy with new collegiate ambitions.
A whirlwind of moves at the NHL draft saw the New York Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev, the Boston Bruins obtain JJ Peterka, and several other franchises reshuffle their rosters, setting the stage for a competitive upcoming season.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw two Denver alumni drafted in the opening round, with Rudolph landing fourth overall and Lin at 21st, a first in program history and a testament to the university’s rising talent pipeline.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft saw the Spartans select defenseman Tommy Bleyl with the 31st overall pick. He will spend a final season with the Moncton Wildcats before joining the program in 2027‑28, a timeline that has caught the attention of the Nashville Predators.
Philadelphia selected Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick, a defenseman whose size and defensive instincts have scouts optimistic about a future shutdown role.
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic says the team will target one or two forwards and a defenseman in free agency, while counting on recent draft picks and emerging talent to bring energy and depth to the roster.
Seattle’s seventh overall selection of Chase Reid marks the franchise’s first first‑round defenseman pick, highlighting a bold move toward an offensive‑focused blue line.
The New York Islanders added 17‑year‑old Swedish blueliner Malte Gustafsson to their roster, while the Rangers, Bruins, Canucks and Ducks made notable moves on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Kirill Marchenko’s contract talks have stalled, prompting the Blue Jackets to field serious overtures from Montreal and Utah as they weigh a potential move.
Oscar Hemming, the 17‑year‑old Finnish forward drafted 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, reflects on his journey from Boston College and Kiekko‑Espoo to a promising future in the NHL.
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft featured Boston University alumni Caleb Malhotra and Tynan Lawrence, each joining NHL clubs with notable family connections and collegiate achievements.
Selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2026 NHL Draft, Oscar Hemming is set to return to Boston College for another year, bringing elite puck control and physicality to the Eagles’ roster.
The latest NHL draft saw a Michigan State record nine players selected in the first round, highlighted by Chase Reid, Nikita Klepov, Ethan Belchetz and Jack Hextall.