As the event nears, here's what to know about this year's NHL draft: When is the NHL draft? The draft takes place from Friday, June 26 to Saturday, June 27. Round 1 is Friday followed by the remainder ...

The 2026 NHL Draft begins on June 26 with the first round in Buffalo, led by the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 1 overall. Penn State's Gavin McKenna is widely projected as the top pick after a 51-point ...

The race for 31 other teams to catch the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes begins this week with the 2026 NHL draft. Round 1 will take place Friday on ESPN, followed by Rounds 2-7 on ...

The 2026 NHL Draft is tonight, and the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall draft pick. This is one of the most exciting days of the year for hockey fans. With that in mind, here is everything ...

Gavin McKenna lands at No. 1 on The Athletic's consensus big board. Matt Krohn / Imagn Images The 2026 NHL Draft is here, and with it comes a transformative power for struggling franchises. Last ...

The 2026 NHL Draft will take place on June 26-27 in Buffalo, N.Y., featuring seven rounds of selections. The Rangers, Islanders and Devils all possess lottery selections in the first round. The future ...

With the 2026 NHL draft set for Friday and NHL free agency scheduled to start on July 1, rumors are running rampant regarding the futures of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, Buffalo Sabres ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be first on the clock holding the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in the first round, which is set for Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y. The event is scheduled to start at 7 ...

BUFFALO -- Anson Carter already can't wait for next season. The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft doesn't start until Friday at KeyBank Center (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and the free-agent window doesn't ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman informed the Board of Governors of next steps in potential expansion on Tuesday. Pierre LeBrun / The Athletic NEW YORK — The NHL is exploring expansion with a second team ...

Carson Carels, who grew up on a farm owned by his family, has been a steady riser on NHL draft boards across the full season. While Chase Reid is our top defenseman, Carels nearly caught up to him and ...