NOTES FROM THE 2026 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT A total of 223 players born in 16 countries and from 30 leagues were selected in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, which concluded Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. * Day 1 … Continue reading
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Recap of NHL Entry Draft 202+6
MAPLE LEAFS SELECT MCKENNA WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK Picking at No. 1 for the third time in franchise history and first since 2016, the Maple Leafs made left wing Gavin McKenna of Penn State University the top pick in the … Continue reading
With an earlier exit than desired, the Flyers turn their attention 2026 NHL Entry Draft
PHILADELPHIA – Now that the Philadelphia Flyers season has come to the end, the next order of business is the NHL Entry Draft. We are over a month away but the Flyers can’t rest on one solid playoff run to … Continue reading
McDavid, Gibson and Eriksson Ek Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
NEW YORK – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson and Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Dec. 14. FIRST STAR – … Continue reading
2025 NHL Draft 1st-round pick signings tracker
The 32 players selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft have NHL hopes. Some have gotten a start toward that goal by signing a three-year, entry-level contract. More could sign as we make our way through the … Continue reading
NHL’s Top Draft Talent: Projecting Their Impact This Season
The 2025 NHL Draft introduced a class of prospects with genuine NHL potential. Scouts are already deeming it a deeper crop in terms of readiness than recent years. Top picks like Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, Anton Frondell, and Caleb Desnoyers … Continue reading
