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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.
Freshman forwards Cullen Potter and Ethan Belchetz headline a Michigan State roster that blends six first‑round draft picks with returning All‑Americans, positioning the Spartans as a top contender for the national championship.
The Red Wings’ roster is thin on six‑foot‑seven players, prompting scouts to examine a handful of promising centers ahead of the upcoming draft.
Michigan State is counting on a mix of experienced transfers and returning standouts to reshape its wide receiver unit for the upcoming season.
EA Sports will release College Football 27 on July 9, offering launch ratings for all 138 teams. Michigan State's player grades reveal a defense in transition, a quarterback with upside, and several standout athletes poised to drive a rapid rebuild.
The opening night of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo showcased a surge of Michigan State talent, with five commits selected and four signing, outpacing their in‑state rivals.
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.
Freshman guard Jasiah Jervis dazzled at the Moneyball Pro‑Am, scoring 44 points and signaling his intent to compete for a starting spot on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State roster.
The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented reliance on college programs, with more than half of the picks boasting NCAA experience.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Despite missing the Moneyball Pro-Am due to a foot injury, Kur Teng is expected to be fully healthy for the start of the new season, with coaches projecting a breakout performance.
The Utah Mammoth swapped picks #19 and #83 to the Los Angeles Kings to secure the 17th overall selection, choosing winger Ethan Belchetz, a 6‑foot‑5 forward projected as a top‑10 talent. The Kings used the moved‑up pick to draft Swedish forward Elton Hermansson, who topped the World U18 Championship in scoring.
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 15th overall by the Anaheim Ducks, Klepov dominated the Ontario Hockey League, earned Rookie of the Year, led Team USA to gold, and will join Michigan State University for the 2026‑27 season.
The Seattle Kraken's seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Chase Reid, is set to begin his collegiate career at Michigan State University, bringing size, shot and playmaking to both the Spartans and the Kraken.
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.
Drafted seventh overall, Chase Reid brings size, skill and a proven offensive record to Michigan State, where he is expected to anchor the defense and quarterback the power play.
Selected seventh overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2026 NHL Draft, Chase Reid brings a blend of size, skill and collegiate commitment that could accelerate Michigan State’s push back to the Frozen Four.
The Northwestern football program faces a demanding 2026 slate, integrating new talent while relying on veterans like Jackson Carsello. Coach David Braun’s leadership and the team’s core values will be tested as they aim to bend but not break.