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After discovering hockey while sharing a slice of pizza in Lithuania, Simas Ignatavicius was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Draft, joining a select group of Lithuanian NHL draftees.
The Panthers announced their 2026 draft class, highlighting six young players from four countries who will bolster the team’s future.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Jonas Kemps will eventually join Michigan State’s roster after a season in the WHL with the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.
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.
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.
Hockey enthusiasts converged at the Baptist Health IcePlex to celebrate the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, enjoying a special panel, public skating, and the electric buzz of anticipation.
The Boston Bruins acquire 24‑year‑old left‑shot wing J.J. Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, parting with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 draft and Florida’s 2028 first‑rounder, while locking in a five‑year, $38.5 million contract.
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.
San Jose’s latest first‑round selection adds a Swedish‑trained forward to a young core that has already reshaped the franchise’s future.
With six selections and no first‑round slot, the Florida Panthers are leveraging deep scouting and community outreach as the 2026 NHL Draft lands in Buffalo, where the Sabres will host the event and fans will be invited to a supply‑drive party.
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.
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.
With the Flyers moving up a round, Mason McTavish’s market heating up and Jason Robertson rejecting a massive offer, the 2026 draft is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for several franchises.
The Philadelphia Flyers sent forward Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth‑round pick to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 fifth‑rounder, a 2027 fourth‑rounder and a future fourth‑round pick, while retaining half of Hathaway's contract.
On July 7 the Ottawa Titans will host a one‑day jersey exchange event, letting fans turn their Brady Tkachuk No. 7 jerseys into AJ Wright No. 7 Titans shirts, a move that has already sparked a flurry of online discussion.
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 San Jose Sharks hold three opening‑round selections in the 2026 Draft, with Ivar Stenberg projected at No. 2 and Daxon Rudolph in the mix for No. 9.
The Panthers have released their four‑game preseason schedule, featuring home-and-away series with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, with all games broadcast on the regional Scripps Sports network and available to stream at no cost.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have released their 2026 preseason schedule, featuring four matchups, two at home, against the Predators and Panthers.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has asked to be moved to a playoff contender, sparking a complex negotiation that could reshape the team's leadership and future.
The Florida Panthers announced a trade that brings forward Garnet Hathaway into the fold, a move that underscores the club’s intent to bolster its physical edge ahead of the upcoming season.
The Colorado Avalanche move Jack Drury to Nashville, while Alex Tuch inks a long‑term deal with Washington, sparking a flurry of strategic moves across the league.