
CHL Announces 2026 Import Draft Order and New Eligibility Rules
The 2026 CHL Import Draft will be held on June 30, featuring a revised tiered eligibility system that reshapes how 16‑ and 20‑year‑old prospects are selected.
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The 2026 CHL Import Draft will be held on June 30, featuring a revised tiered eligibility system that reshapes how 16‑ and 20‑year‑old prospects are selected.

Six Boston College alumni were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, adding to a program‑record 28 alumni who signed NHL contracts this season.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw Boston College produce six draftees, highlighted by Oscar Hemming’s 14th‑overall pick and impressive performances from Mutryn, Berzkalns, Murnieks, Henriquez and Cameron.

The Purple Eagles wore Burden's number and name at the draft, announced his sister's pick, and reflected on a season cut short by tragedy.

The Buffalo Sabres added forward Olivers Murnieks and Doman Szongoth in the fourth and fifth rounds of the NHL Draft, highlighting their strong showings in European leagues and international play.

Buffalo selected Olivers Murnieks with the 101st overall pick, a player who logged 30 points for the Sea Dogs and earned international caps for Latvia.

The 2026 NHL Draft will be held in Buffalo, featuring a strong contingent of Boston College players and a broadcast schedule that spans ESPN and NHL Network.