NHL Draft Round 2 begins today with Toronto selected first overall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft continues today at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, with Round 2 starting at 11 a.m. ET. Toronto holds the first overall pick and is expected to select Gavin McKenna, a winger from Penn State, who had a standout season. Other top prospects include Ivar Stenberg and Chase Reid, highlighted as key talents likely to impact the top of the draft order. The first round occurred yesterday, and coverage will switch from ESPN to NHL Network for the remainder of the draft across Rounds 2 to 7.
- •NHL Draft Round 2 starts at 11 a.m. ET today.
- •Toronto holds the No. 1 pick and likely selects Gavin McKenna.
- •The draft occurs at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
- •Coverage transitions from ESPN for Round 1 to NHL Network for Rounds 2-7.
- •Other notable prospects include Ivar Stenberg and Chase Reid.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — What time does NHL Draft start today? TV channel, schedule, live stream for Saturday's Round 2
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