2026 NHL Draft News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about 2026 NHL Draft from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on 2026 NHL Draft, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Jul 1st, 14:03Canadian Hockey LeagueBreaking down our favourite picks at the 2026 CHL Import Draft
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the books, and this year's edition was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
Jun 30th, 02:482026 NHL DraftScouts Roundtable: Our favourite picks and biggest surprises at the 2026 NHL Draft
Our NHL Draft scouting team shares their favourite picks and biggest surprises from this year's draft.
Jun 29th, 15:132026 NHL DraftScouting reports on 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
Connor Davis, Tyler Deakos, Finn Kearns, and more highlight 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Jun 29th, 14:00SHLSan Jose Sharks prospect Ivar Stenberg wins 2026 Elite Prospects Award
The Elite Prospects Award is annually awarded to the best junior-aged player in the SHL.
Jun 27th, 21:512026 NHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft Grades
A team-by-team look at how all 32 NHL teams fared at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Jun 27th, 14:342026 NHL DraftThe NHL's decentralized draft is now a fact of life moving forward
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Jun 26th, 13:072026 NHL DraftSmoke, buzz, and intel: What we’re hearing ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft
It’s NHL Draft day! Here’s what we’re hearing in terms of picks, trades, and more.
Jun 25th, 17:122026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Keaton Verhoeff's raw tools and upside make him a worthwhile pick
Learn more about one of the more intriguing defence prospects at the top-end of this draft class.
Jun 25th, 15:232026 NHL DraftThe final top-64 2026 NHL mock draft
Cam Robinson returns with his final mock draft of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Jun 24th, 15:142026 NHL DraftRanking the 2026 NHL Draft's top forwards in six different categories
Here's how our scouting team determined our final ranking of the top six forwards for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Jun 24th, 13:552026 NHL DraftFive bold predictions for the 2026 NHL Draft
The week leading up to the draft is one of the most interesting parts of the NHL season...
Jun 23rd, 17:572026 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Tommy Bleyl skated his way from prep hockey to first-round consideration
Tommy Bleyl's draft-year leap to the QMJHL has paid off in spades and broken records.
Jun 23rd, 16:542026 NHL DraftYour guide to following – and understanding – the NHL Draft
Your step-by-step guide to following and understanding the NHL Draft. The 2026 edition takes place this Friday at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Jun 22nd, 18:162026 NHL DraftHow an overseas move to the QMJHL accelerated Lars Steiner's path to the NHL Draft
After overcoming injury and proving himself in the QMJHL, the Swiss winger enters the NHL Draft as one of the class' most intriguing under-the-radar prospects.
Jun 22nd, 15:592026 NHL DraftRanking the 2026 NHL Draft's top defencemen in six different categories
Here's how our scouting team determined our final ranking of the top seven defenders for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Jun 22nd, 14:582026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Could Juuso Ainasto battle his way to a starting role?
After flying under the radar all season, the Finnish netminder could be one of the biggest dark horses in the draft.
Jun 19th, 17:252026 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Tynan Lawrence's pace could carry him to a top-six NHL centre role
Why teams shouldn't bet against this high-pace centre despite an unideal draft season.
Jun 19th, 17:222026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why Carter Casey may be the draft class' most dynamic athlete
Learn more about the Medicine Hat Tigers netminder's NHL potential.
