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The NHL draft will open in Buffalo, New York, with the Toronto Maple Leafs holding the No. 1 overall pick. Among the six top prospects, Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Alberts Smits and Keaton Verhoeff are projected to be selected within the top five.
Michigan State University is set to welcome a wave of elite hockey talent, headlined by projected second‑overall pick Chase Reid, as the program eyes a transformative 2026‑27 season.
An 18‑year‑old from Allen, Texas, is projected as a first‑round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, having trained at the Children’s Health StarsCenter since age four and poised to become the first Texan selected in the opening round since Seth Jones.
From a Dallas garage to the WHL and now a commitment to the University of Michigan, J.P. Hurlbert’s journey blends family legacy, elite development, and a championship drive.
Top prospect Landon DuPont will join the University of Michigan for the 2026‑27 season, a decision that reflects new eligibility rules and the growing influence of NIL compensation in player choices.
Landon DuPont, projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan, citing personal growth and team ambition.
Landon DuPont, a highly touted defenseman from the WHL, has pledged to play for the University of Michigan, bringing elite skating, intelligence and scoring to a program that last reached the Frozen Four in 2025‑26.
Calgary-born defenseman Landon DuPont has pledged to join Michigan Hockey, bringing elite skill and a projected No. 1 draft status to the Wolverines' lineup.
Landon DuPont, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan on Tuesday, citing the school’s recent Frozen Four run and a clear pathway to a national title.
Top prospect Landon DuPont has pledged to Michigan, bringing elite defensive skill and power‑play prowess that could reshape the team's title hopes.
Projected first‑overall pick Landon DuPont announces his college destination, sparking optimism for Michigan’s national championship hopes.
DuPont's pledge adds elite blue‑line talent to Michigan's roster as the program aims to build on recent success.
Landon DuPont, a 17‑year‑old defenseman from Everett, Washington, has pledged to join the University of Michigan, bringing a 73‑point WHL season and a top‑ranked 2027 NHL Draft projection to Ann Arbor.
Top prospect Landon DuPont pledges to Michigan, reshaping the Wolverines’ chase for a national title.
After a close call with the NCAA Tournament last year, Augustana is reloading its squad with experienced veterans and a promising freshman class, aiming to turn near‑miss into a championship run.
An 18‑year‑old defenceman for the Tri‑City Americans is climbing draft boards after a strong rookie season and international bronze‑medal experience.
Jakub Vanecek, a 19‑year‑old Czech defenseman, has transitioned from the Czech U20 league to the WHL’s Tri‑City Americans, earning accolades and a projected 31st overall ranking ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Western Hockey League has released the complete preseason calendar, featuring inter‑league matchups and tournaments in Victoria, Tumbler Ridge, Everett and Kennewick.
Twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck, top WHL scorers, have committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2027‑28 season, bringing elite skill and NHL draft buzz to the Fighting Hawks.
An anonymous survey of 13 NHL scouts ranks the top defensive prospects for the 2026 draft, highlighting standout names, split opinions on a potential sixth entrant, and divergent assessments of two contrasting players.
The Premier Portable Buildings versus Lumberzone charity hockey game turned the Southeast Event Centre into a showcase of community spirit, blending senior hockey nostalgia with today’s rising talent.
Projected as the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna’s story blends extraordinary on‑ice talent with a family history of endurance, early‑life sacrifices, and a commitment to giving back to his Indigenous community.
Boston evaluates prospects and ponders a trade as it seeks to shore up depth before Viktor Arvidsson hits free agency.
A detailed look at Daxon Rudolph’s strengths, projected draft range and the potential interest from the Nashville Predators.