New Jersey Devils select Lavr Gashilov 119th overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The New Jersey Devils selected Lavr Gashilov from Avto Yekaterinburg with the 119th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Gashilov, a left-handed center, recorded 16 goals and 53 assists in 51 MHL games during the 2025-26 season. The Devils acquired this pick by trading down from the second round. General Manager Sunny Mehta has expressed optimism about Gashilov, noting his playmaking abilities despite concerns about his skating. Gashilov is currently under contract through the 2026-27 season and may develop further in the VHL if he does not establish himself in the KHL soon.
- •Gashilov scored 16 goals and 53 assists in the MHL last season.
- •The Devils traded down from 35th to 37th to acquire the 119th pick.
- •He is viewed as a potential late-round gem with first-round level production.
- •Gashilov's contract runs through 2026-27, with potential for future development.
- •Scouting reports highlight his offensive skills but question his skating.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — New Jersey Devils Select Lavr Gashilov at 119th Overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft
"Sunny Mehta may have found his late-round gem.
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