The 2026 NHL Draft has concluded, and prospects, minor professionals, and free agents are now receiving invitations to NHL development camps across the league.
First‑round WHL impact
Five current WHL players and two alumni were selected in the first round in Buffalo, underscoring the league’s deep talent pool and the immediate spotlight on those who will soon report to camp.
Teams such as the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames have announced early camp lists that include names like Noah Kosick, Roger McQueen, Mathis Preston, Brady Turko and Tarin Smith for Anaheim, while the Bruins will welcome Jaxsin Vaughan and the Flames will see Max Curran, Chase Harrington, Joe Iginla, Brett Olson, Cole Reschny, Carson Carels and Bode Laylin join the roster.
Tracker evolution
The development‑camp tracker, which will be updated as more teams release their rosters, records each player’s most recent WHL club and draft status, providing a living snapshot of who is where.
With the draft now in the books, the focus shifts to how these prospects will fare in their first professional settings, and the upcoming camps serve as the first measuring stick for their readiness.
Looking ahead
As the summer progresses, the list of invitees will expand, and the tracker will grow accordingly, offering fans and analysts a comprehensive view of the next generation of NHL talent.