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Four young talents from the Montréal Canadiens' prospect pool delivered standout seasons in the WHL, securing awards, leading teams deep into the playoffs, and committing to major U.S. universities.
Following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft, teams are opening their development camp doors to a mix of WHL standouts, alumni and free agents, with a tracker set to expand as rosters are released.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw an unprecedented 37 current WHL players and two alumni drafted, highlighting the league's growing influence on the sport.
The Canadiens targeted larger forwards and defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft, moving up the board to secure prospects like Timofei Runtso and Cooper Cleaves, aiming to reshape the roster with physicality and depth.
The Fighting Hawks celebrated a historic NHL Draft, with eight of their committed players selected across multiple rounds, a feat not seen since 1984.
The 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented haul of Western Hockey League talent, highlighting the league’s continued role as a talent incubator.
With the second overall pick looming, the San Jose Sharks are courting top defensive prospects from the University of North Dakota, inviting them to dinner at the NHL Combine as part of an aggressive scouting push.
Keaton Verhoeff and Carson Carels, both UND defensemen, are projected top‑10 picks, while Ethan MacKenzie and Cooper Williams also receive invites to the NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y.