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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.
Both players are heading to Columbus as the Blue Jackets open their development camp, bringing fresh energy to a program that’s shaping the future of the franchise.
Two Michigan State hockey standouts are spending the week at the Columbus Blue Jackets' development camp, preparing for the next chapter of their careers.
A look at the record-breaking draft class and the upcoming development camp participation across the NHL.
The Blue Jackets will hold their annual development camp from June 29 to July 2, 2026, featuring top draft talent, on‑ice sessions and a prospects game, presented by G&J Pepsi.
The Spartans' 2026‑27 squad boasts nine players selected in the opening round of the NHL draft, eclipsing Michigan's former record and positioning the team for a championship push.
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 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.
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.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.
Michigan State hockey, led by Coach Adam Nightingale, is projected as a top‑four team for 2026‑27 with multiple first‑round NHL draft prospects.
Michigan State University's hockey program is projected to field a 2026-27 roster that could set a new benchmark for draft talent in college hockey, with up to nine players potentially selected in the first round of the NHL draft.
Coach Adam Nightingale has turned Michigan State’s program into a three‑time Big Ten champion, and a roster brimming with NHL‑bound talent is now expected to contend for a national title.