NHL Draft set for June 26 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The NHL Draft takes place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on June 26-27. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick, followed by the San Jose Sharks. Top prospects include Gavin McKenna and Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg. This year's draft follows the anticipation surrounding the careers of former No. 1 picks like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, who have shaped the league's since 1995.
- •NHL Draft scheduled for June 26-27 in Buffalo, N.Y.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs select first overall this year.
- •Top prospects include Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg.
- •Lasting impact of past No. 1 picks like Crosby and Ovechkin.
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"The NHL Draft is the next important event on the hockey calendar. Franchises place their futures in the hands of young prospects, hoping they can become the next face of the organization. This year’s event takes place at KeyBank Center…
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