Carolina Hurricanes hold 31st pick as NHL Entry Draft approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes retain the 31st overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled for later today. Analysts Adam Gold and Ryan Henkel indicate a strong likelihood that the Hurricanes will trade this pick, either for future selections or as part of a player deal. The consensus among them is that the team won't be selecting a player at this spot. Discussions are ongoing about potential trades, including a deal involving goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Updates will be provided throughout the day as developments occur.
- •Hurricanes still have the 31st overall pick in the draft.
- •Analysts predict the pick will likely be traded.
- •Speculation around a potential trade for Connor Hellebuyck exists.
- •Updates will be provided live from the draft location.
- •Mock drafts indicate many possibilities for the Hurricanes' strategy.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NHL Entry Draft – Open Thread
"As of this publication, the Carolina Hurricanes still have the 31st overall pick in round one of the Draft. History would tell us though that the pick will be traded for future picks or included in a player deal. On the recent podcast with Adam Gold and Ryan Henkel, both agreed that there was zero […]
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