
Lightning Draft Six New Talents on Day Two in Buffalo
The Tampa Bay Lightning selected six prospects during the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York, highlighting a mix of domestic and international talent.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning selected six prospects during the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York, highlighting a mix of domestic and international talent.

Nashville selects Russian netminder Dmitri Borichev with the 70th overall pick, completing a busy second day of the 2026 NHL Draft.

The OHL’s upcoming draft spotlights a league where teams either chase championships or rebuild, leading to a stark haves‑and‑have‑nots dynamic. Campbell says capping trades could level the playing field.

The Kraken announced the hiring of Patrik Allvin as vice president and assistant general manager and Pascal Vincent as an assistant coach, underscoring a push to deepen hockey expertise within the organization.

Buffalo’s front office is negotiating new deals for Bowen Byram, Beck Malenstyn and Peyton Krebs, while a promising net‑minder arrives from the QMJHL.

The opening round of the 2026 QMJHL Draft in Halifax delivered a mix of top prospects, family connections, and regional pride, setting the stage for a deep talent pool.

Sylvain Rodrigue, a seasoned goaltending coach with extensive North American and European experience, has been appointed by the Minnesota Wild to oversee the development of both their NHL and AHL goalies.

The NCAA has turned down a counter‑proposal that would have based player eligibility on age rather than high school graduation. A vote on the new 'five‑in‑five' eligibility rules is scheduled for late June, raising questions about the future of college hockey.

The Canadian Hockey League named its 50 greatest players of the last 50 years, highlighting Mario Lemieux as the top junior ever and Sidney Crosby as runner‑up, while the Pittsburgh Penguins contributed nine representatives to the historic list.

After a breakout year with the Victoriaville Tigres, Egor Shilov has chosen Penn State, turning down Boston University and joining a recruiting class that also includes Charlie Michaud and Marco Mignosa.