Blues Hit Home Run With Lawrence Pick

The St. Louis Blues pulled off a savvy move in the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting Tynan Lawrence 11th overall — a Boston University center with elite skating and defensive instincts, though his offense needs work. A wild draft shuffle, including Buffalo’s surprise pick at 4, opened the door for the Blues to snag Lawrence after Nashville reached for Wyatt Cullen at 10. With no immediate roster pressure, the Blues are letting Lawrence develop in college, focusing on refining his offense while leveraging his already strong two-way game. Experts liken his ceiling to Phillip Danault — if he can boost his scoring without sacrificing defense, Lawrence could become one of the NHL’s top centers. The Blues may have just hit a home run — and their next pick at 15 could be even more critical. 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/0e42e0e41d1cc61e