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The Ducks selected Russian net‑minder Gleb Peshkov with the 180th overall pick, highlighting his impressive statistics in the MHL and his potential impact on the team's future.
University of Michigan freshman Adam Valentini was selected in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Utah Mammoth, capping a season that saw him lead all freshmen in scoring, help the Wolverines win the Big Ten Tournament and reach the Frozen Four, and earn multiple international honors.
The San Jose Sharks selected Brady Knowling 127th overall, a 6‑foot‑5 netminder whose .880 save percentage and upside spark debate among analysts.
Born in Lugano, raised in the Cayman Islands and Canada, Ryder Cali’s unconventional journey culminates in a second‑round selection by the Florida Panthers, where he hopes to blend offensive flair with defensive responsibility.
Wyatt Cullen, son of NHL veteran Matt Cullen and a top prospect from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, was selected tenth overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw the Utah Mammoth select forward Adam Valentini, a Toronto native and Michigan standout, while other Michigan players prepare for upcoming collegiate seasons.
Selected 50th overall in the third round, Mathis Preston brings a blend of offensive skill and international experience to the Anaheim Ducks.
The NHL recognized Blackstone Valley’s senior hockey players with personalized jerseys, awards and heartfelt praise after a season marked by triumph and tragedy.
Michigan State’s hockey prospects shone at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, with five first‑round selections that underscored the program’s rising influence.
Carson Carels, the 18‑year‑old defenseman drafted sixth by the Flames, chose a rural setting over the usual draft‑night fanfare, spending the evening on his family's 2,500‑acre operation before stepping onto the NHL stage.
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 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.
The Los Angeles Kings selected forward Elton Hermansson with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a move that follows his gold‑medal performance with Sweden and a standout season in the HockeyAllsvenskan.
Detroit’s selection of J.P. Hurlbert at No. 23 underscores a season that saw the Texas native dominate the Western Hockey League and earn multiple accolades.
San Jose Sharks moved up in the draft, acquiring the 21st pick from the Philadelphia Flyers and selecting Ryan Lin, a 5‑foot‑11 defenseman whose offensive output and defensive reliability have drawn early praise.
The 17‑year‑old Russian forward was selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres, marking the RedHawks' first first‑round pick since 2015 and the youngest player in Division I hockey this season.
From roller hockey on the beaches of Grand Cayman to a standout rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League, Jaxon Cover’s rapid ascent has placed him 29th among North American skaters and on the radar of NHL scouts.
Nikita Klepov’s 15th‑overall selection by the Anaheim Ducks spotlights a fresh wave of talent at Michigan State, where coach Adam Nightingale aims to blend offensive flair with defensive discipline.
Selected seventh overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, Chase Reid brings a blend of Michigan roots and elite junior experience to a Michigan State program eyeing a Frozen Four return.
The San Jose Sharks selected Keaton Verhoeff ninth overall in the 2026 Draft, a move that pays off his projected top‑pair upside and physical brand of play.
The Utah Mammoth announced a blockbuster move on Wednesday, sending forward JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a package that includes the 23rd overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional first‑round pick that could shift depending on Florida’s 2028 lottery position.
A 20‑year‑old who topped the Big Ten in scoring and set a Penn State freshman point record was selected first overall in the NHL draft, cementing his place in college hockey history.
A freshman winger from Penn State makes history as the first Nittany Lion selected first overall, sparking excitement and debate ahead of the Maple Leafs’ pivotal season.
The 2026 NHL Draft crowned Gavin McKenna as the first overall selection, honoring a breakout freshman season that redefined expectations for offensive playmakers.