
Minnesota Wild Draft Three Prospects in 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft
The Wild added size, skill, and potential between the pipes in the latest draft, selecting Andersson in the third round, Lemire in the fourth, and Ruzicka in the fifth.
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The Wild added size, skill, and potential between the pipes in the latest draft, selecting Andersson in the third round, Lemire in the fourth, and Ruzicka in the fifth.

Columbus completes its 2026 NHL Draft with six selections across the final six rounds, trades for additional picks, and outlines the prospects joining the organization.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Finnish forward Jonas Hemming with the 14th overall pick, highlighting a strategic focus on size and upside.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw the Columbus Blue Jackets select 17‑year‑old Oscar Hemming, a Finnish forward whose impressive college stats and family background have already turned heads.

Oscar Hemming, a forward from Vaasa, Finland, was chosen 14th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking the 31st consecutive year the Eagles have produced a draftee.
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.

General manager Joe Sakic has made a series of high‑impact moves, trading Valeri Nichushkin and re‑signing Brent Burns and Brett Kulak, while keeping the team's championship core intact.

With high‑profile offers on the table and veteran players eyeing new destinations, the NHL offseason trade market is poised for major shifts before the upcoming draft.

A panel of hockey insiders explores the rising stars, potential trades, and contract talks that will shape the 2026 NHL draft and beyond.

The 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up with Gavin McKenna expected to go first overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while blockbuster trades and expansion talks dominate the conversation.

The Avalanche sent Nichushkin to Columbus for draft picks, while Robertson’s rejected eight‑year, $120 million offer highlights a busy trade period across the league.

Columbus has secured forward Mikael Pyyhtia on a contract that runs through the 2027‑28 NHL season, combining a two‑way deal in 2026‑27 with a guaranteed NHL spot the following year.

The Washington Capitals have bolstered their top‑six forward group with the acquisitions of Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, a move that could influence Alex Ovechkin’s free‑agency decision and signal the team’s intent to compete.

Montreal's front office is active in the trade market, but Bo Horvat and other star players are off‑limits, prompting the team to target alternatives like Noah Dobson and address defensive gaps.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the Hoffmann Family of Companies as new owners, introduced a trade for Hendrix Lapierre, and faced trade rumors involving Jason Robertson and Mason McTavish ahead of the NHL Draft.

Projected as the top overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna will become the first player from Penn State’s men’s hockey team to be drafted first overall, joining a distinguished list of alumni who have transitioned to the NHL.

The 2026 NHL Draft will unfold at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on June 26‑27, featuring a star‑studded pool of prospects, high‑profile trades and a multi‑platform broadcast that promises to bring the excitement to fans across North America.

The Avalanche have traded away key forwards, freed nearly $11 million in cap space, and are poised to address defensive needs and forward depth as the NHL Draft and free agency approach.
The University of North Dakota is gearing up for a draft that could see multiple first‑round selections, with coach optimism, twin prospects and a busy draft legacy all converging in Buffalo.