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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.
Jackson Smith, the No. 14 pick in the 2025 draft, discusses his move from the Canadian Hockey League to Penn State, his development on and off the ice, and his plans for the upcoming sophomore season.
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.
Gavin McKenna was selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, ending a storied collegiate run that set multiple Penn State records and drew comparisons to NHL star Nikita Kucherov.
Oscar Hemming, the 17‑year‑old Finnish forward drafted 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, reflects on his journey from Boston College and Kiekko‑Espoo to a promising future in the NHL.
A freshman winger from Penn State makes history as the first Nittany Lion selected first overall, sparking excitement and debate ahead of the Maple Leafs’ pivotal season.
Projected as the top overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna will become the first player from Penn State’s men’s hockey team to be drafted first overall, joining a distinguished list of alumni who have transitioned to the NHL.
Analysts project Oscar Hemming as a top‑15 pick for Columbus, while other prospects and trade rumors add intrigue to the franchise's draft strategy.
Despite a tournament loss to Minnesota‑Duluth, Penn State’s hockey program is being reshaped by star forward Gavin McKenna, whose rise coincides with a new wave of top recruits.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are exploring options to move their 14th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, balancing cap flexibility and a desire for immediate playoff contention.
A dominant seventh-inning stretch propels Mississippi State past Cincinnati, leaving the Bearcats with an elimination game against Louisiana on the horizon.
Top NHL prospects are choosing college hockey for NIL opportunities, competition and NHL readiness, reshaping the draft landscape
Millard North clinches its third Class A baseball title with a 6-5 victory over Lincoln East, highlighted by Jackson Smith's late strikeouts and key hits from Deacon Hurley and Caden Shafer.
The University of Cincinnati baseball team is three victories away from setting a school‑record 40 wins, a milestone that would secure a Big 12 tournament championship and a guaranteed NCAA Tournament spot.