Diversity highlighted at 2026 NHL Draft with selections of various heritage players
The 2026 NHL Draft celebrated diversity with 12+ players of Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, Hispanic, and Samoan heritage selected in Buffalo.
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NHL Draft sees Sharks double down on future, Blackhawks without first-round pick
The 2026 NHL Draft saw the Sharks focus on future talent, while the Blackhawks were notably absent from the first round. Relive the key trades, picks, and Justi
Toronto Maple Leafs select Penn State’s McKenna with top pick in NHL Draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs pick Penn State’s Gavin McKenna first overall in the NHL Draft. The 18-year-old winger from Yukon had 51 points last season.
Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for NHL draft with top pick in Buffalo
The Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make the first overall pick in the NHL Draft in Buffalo, a decade after selecting Auston Matthews. A new era begins!