
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Kraken’s Key Picks and Prospects
The 2026 NHL Draft begins on June 26, with the Seattle Kraken poised to make impactful selections. This article explores the timeline, key trades, and the prospects under consideration.
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The 2026 NHL Draft begins on June 26, with the Seattle Kraken poised to make impactful selections. This article explores the timeline, key trades, and the prospects under consideration.

A look at the divergent criteria used by fans and league evaluators when ranking NHL defensemen, and what that means for the future of the position.

Nikita Kucherov edged out Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy, while Zach Werenski captured the Norris Trophy and rookie Macklin Celebrini earned notable first‑place votes.

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield has been named to the NHL's Second All-Star team, marking a historic milestone for Badgers alumni and drawing attention to Joe Pavelski's legacy and potential coaching future.

After nine consecutive years of voting for the NHL Awards, I explain the reasoning behind my choices, from the Hart Trophy to the Masterton, and highlight the players who earned my All‑Star and All‑Rookie nods.

The NHL’s defensive landscape is entering a golden age, driven by elite veterans and a wave of generational prospects.

Zach Werenski captured the 2026 Norris Trophy after a transparent voting process revealed surprising omissions, sparking debate across the hockey community.

Rasmus Dahlin’s first All-Star selection follows a career-high 74-point season, a Sabres playoff resurgence, and top‑tier award nominations.

The 2025‑26 NHL First All‑Star Team was announced by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, highlighting Jason Robertson’s second nomination and the historic achievements of players like Connor McDavid and Andrei Vasilevskiy.

Zach Werenski's 81 points, including 22 goals and 59 assists, place him second among defensemen and earn him the Norris Trophy, highlighted by a decisive vote from the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Finland captured gold, Switzerland repeated as silver medallists, and Norway secured its first bronze while emerging talents dazzled and traditional powerhouses faced setbacks.
Finland captured the 2026 men's hockey world championship title, while Norway secured its first medal and Switzerland added another silver. The event highlighted emerging NHL talent and sparked debate over the 3‑on‑3 overtime system.

Finland defeated Canada 4-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Zurich, advancing to the final against Switzerland while Canada prepares for a bronze‑medal clash with Norway.

Finland defeats Canada 4-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship, setting up a bronze medal match against Norway.

In a surprising turn of events, Finland defeated Canada 4-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Zurich, advancing to face Switzerland for the title while Canada prepares for a bronze‑medal clash with Norway.

Dominant performances from Canada, Finland, Switzerland, and Norway reshape the semifinal landscape with historic milestones and stellar goaltending.

Canada’s dominant 4‑0 win over the United States highlights a tournament that sees Finland, Switzerland and Norway join the final four, setting up a high‑stakes semifinal round.

A dominant Canadian side routed the United States 4‑0 in the quarterfinal, with Celebrini, Crosby, Holloway and Brown on the scoresheet, while Jet Greaves turned away 34 shots. The win ends the U.S. bid to defend a title last held in 1933 and propels Canada into a semifinal against Finland, where they will meet a team that edged Czechia 4‑1. Meanwhile, Switzerland rallied to defeat Sweden, Norway shut out Latvia, and the semifinal schedule is set for Saturday.

Canada delivered a commanding 4‑0 win over the United States in the quarterfinal of the ice‑hockey world championship, ending the Americans' title defence and advancing to the semifinals.

Canada's 4-0 win over the United States in the ice hockey world championship quarterfinals highlights a strong start to the tournament, with key goals from Celebrini and Crosby and a stellar performance by Greaves.

In the opening period of the quarterfinal, the United States lost defenseman Ryan Lindgren after a head‑check on Evan Bouchard, who was injured, while Canada answered with a power‑play goal by Macklin Celebrini to go up 1‑0.

Team Canada rolled past Team USA with a 4-0 victory, featuring a clean sheet from Jet Greaves, Sidney Crosby’s first tournament goal, and a power‑play strike from Macklin Celebrini, underscoring a defensive masterclass that fans say signals a new era for international hockey.

A relentless Canadian side overwhelmed the United States with a 4‑0 victory, showcasing elite goaltending, disciplined defense, and a depth of scoring that underscores their championship pedigree.

Canada defeats the United States 4‑0 in the IIHF World Championship quarterfinal, but the U.S. remains the top hockey nation after its Olympic gold.