2026 NHL Draft Moves and Picks

The 2026 NHL draft is heating up with blockbuster trades already reshaping rosters—Seattle sent its 25th pick and a second-rounder to Florida for Mackie Samoskevich, then flipped that pick to Ottawa in a deal that brought Brady Tkachuk and the ninth overall selection to the Senators. The draft kicks off June 26 in Buffalo, with Toronto holding the top pick after winning the lottery, followed by San Jose and Vancouver. Ottawa now owns two first-round picks, while teams like Edmonton and Vegas—without any first-round selections—will scramble to find gems later in the draft. Expect fireworks as the league’s future takes shape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb5d105527ff1fb7