NHL Draft first round takes place with Islanders holding 13th pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The first round of the NHL Draft occurs tonight via conference calls. The New York Islanders hold the 13th overall pick and are expected to make a selection. Several mock drafts suggest potential players for the Islanders, including Tynan Lawrence and Ethan Belchetz. Additionally, reports indicate the Canadiens contacted the Islanders about player Bo Horvat, but the Islanders declined. Various teams are also engaged in trade discussions leading up to the draft.
- •NHL Draft first round is tonight, June 26, 2026.
- •Islanders have the 13th pick, likely to select a player.
- •Mock drafts point to Tynan Lawrence or Ethan Belchetz for the Isles.
- •Islanders declined a trade inquiry for Bo Horvat from the Canadiens.
- •Several teams are involved in trade talks ahead of the draft.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders News: NHL Draft time
"Tonight’s the night…the first round of the NHL Draft takes place via conference calls and hopefully through less-awkward TV means than last year (though we’ll never forget that Matthew Schaefer moment). Islanders News Elsewhere Not the Draft
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