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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.
The San Jose Sharks are poised to reshuffle their draft strategy, weighing trade‑back for defensive help or a star‑for‑pick deal that could alter the roster's balance.
Prince George Cougars captain Bauer Dumanski has pledged to join the University of North Dakota for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his defensive prowess to the Fighting Hawks.
Prince George Cougars captain Bauer Dumanski has pledged to play for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the 2026‑27 season, bringing a seasoned left‑handed defenseman to a blue line that is already packed with youthful talent.
Carson Carels, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, has pledged to join the University of North Dakota, bringing a strong defensive pedigree to a program that captured a Penrose Cup and a Frozen Four appearance.
Seventeen‑year‑old Carson Carels, a WHL standout, has pledged to join the University of North Dakota, bringing elite defensive talent to a program that captured the Penrose Cup and reached the Frozen Four last season.
Seventeen‑year‑old Carson Carels, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, has pledged to play college hockey at the University of North Dakota, setting the stage for a potentially historic defensive lineup.
The Philadelphia Flyers hold a single first‑round pick in the 2026 NHL draft, and a community‑driven scouting project is spotlighting four standout prospects.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are locking in veteran talent, eyeing draft prospects and preparing for IIHF World Championship participation, setting the stage for a pivotal campaign.
The Seattle Kraken are poised to make a notable selection at the top of the upcoming NHL Draft, eyeing University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff as a potential cornerstone for their blue line. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are locked in a tightly contested series against the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon delivering a pivotal performance. The Kraken's ECHL affiliate, the Kansas City Mavericks, have completed a four‑game sweep of the Mountain Division Finals, extending their perfect postseason record.
With the NHL Draft approaching, the Seattle Kraken are poised to break their recent pattern of selecting centers, eyeing Swedish forward Viggo Björck as a potential catalyst for a new direction.