Michigan State Hockey’s NHL Draft Surge | Lansing News

Michigan State hockey is rewriting the record books with a historic NHL draft haul—five first-round picks and nine total drafted players—setting up a 2026-27 roster with an NCAA-record nine first-rounders. Before hitting the ice in East Lansing, these rising stars are already getting pro experience at NHL development camps, where players like Cayden Lindstrom (4th overall, Blue Jackets) and Porter Martone (6th, Flyers) are skating for future teams. With camps across the league—from Ducks to Blackhawks—these young talents are proving Michigan State’s pipeline is elite, transforming the program into a powerhouse that consistently churns out NHL-ready pros. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/5c399ab6eb2c9503