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The Nashville Predators’ annual Development Camp brings together 31 skaters and six goaltenders, featuring top 2026 draft picks and promising 2025 selections, as the organization evaluates future stars for the upcoming NHL season.
The San Jose Sharks have expressed strong interest in acquiring Zach Werenski, while their draft pool and player moves add depth to a busy offseason.
Day 2 of the NHL Draft delivered surprising selections, twin picks for Pittsburgh, and a cascade of trade speculation involving top names across the league.
The Avalanche concluded a productive second day of the draft, making nine selections while navigating trades and contract talks that ripple across the league.
The Philadelphia Flyers selected 6‑foot‑7 Kazakhstani defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, trading down from the 21st slot and adding depth to a blue‑line that aims to blend size with offensive upside.
Zach Olsen, Will McLaughlin and Jake Gustafson were chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks respectively, highlighting Colorado College’s ongoing contribution to professional hockey.
Eight Penn State hockey prospects were chosen at the NHL Draft, with Gavin McKenna becoming the top overall pick. While some will head to the NHL immediately, several commits will join the Nittany Lions after their OHL seasons.
San Jose has secured the rights to Zack Ostapchuk, a key fourth-line pivot, through a new four-year agreement.
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.
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 University of Denver’s hockey program celebrated a landmark draft as four incoming freshmen were selected, headlined by Daxon Rudolph’s fourth‑overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres.
The San Jose Sharks used their 174th overall pick to bring home a towering, San Jose‑born forward, Jake Gustafson, who is expected to develop into a bottom‑six, two‑way center.
Ryan Lin, a 5‑foot‑11 right‑handed defenseman from Richmond, British Columbia, was drafted by the San Jose Sharks and will pursue his collegiate career at Denver University. He discusses his heritage, lacrosse background, and a documentary featuring Michael Bublé and Drew Scott.
Selected in the NHL draft, Ryan Lin reflects on his journey from British Columbia to Colorado, his ties to fellow prospects, and his mission to inspire Asian representation in hockey.
The latest free‑agency and draft activity sees the Avalanche lock in Brett Kulak and Brent Burns, the Rangers land Pavel Dorofeyev on a massive contract, and the Leafs begin a new era with the first overall selection of Gavin McKenna.
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.
Philadelphia selected Maksim Sokolovskii with the 27th overall pick, a defenseman whose size and defensive instincts have scouts optimistic about a future shutdown role.
The New York Islanders added 17‑year‑old Swedish blueliner Malte Gustafsson to their roster, while the Rangers, Bruins, Canucks and Ducks made notable moves on day two of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft featured Boston University alumni Caleb Malhotra and Tynan Lawrence, each joining NHL clubs with notable family connections and collegiate achievements.
San Jose Sharks moved up in the draft, acquiring the 21st pick from the Philadelphia Flyers and selecting Ryan Lin, a 5‑foot‑11 defenseman whose offensive output and defensive reliability have drawn early praise.
Keaton Verhoeff's commitment to North Dakota and NHL draft by the Sharks illustrate the trade‑offs of choosing college hockey over junior, sparking debate among scouts.
The San Jose Sharks selected Keaton Verhoeff ninth overall in the 2026 Draft, a move that pays off his projected top‑pair upside and physical brand of play.
Seattle Kraken’s first‑round choice of Chase Reid marks a milestone for the franchise, spotlighting a player whose draft path was defined by perseverance and a standout season in the OHL.
San Jose’s latest first‑round selection adds a Swedish‑trained forward to a young core that has already reshaped the franchise’s future.