NHL mock draft 2026 features top prospects post-Stanley Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The initial mock draft for the 2026 NHL Draft has been released following the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory. Topping the draft is Gavin McKenna, a forward from Penn State, projected to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. Other notable prospects include Chase Reid, expected to go third to the San Jose Sharks, and Ivar Stenberg, a versatile winger linked with the Vancouver Canucks. Teams are assessing their future needs as they prepare for the draft, scheduled for June. Many selections will impact rosters for years as younger players adapt to professional play.
- •Gavin McKenna is projected as the No. 1 pick by Toronto.
- •Chase Reid has moved into the Top 3 after strong showings.
- •Ivar Stenberg is gaining attention for his skill and vision.
- •The draft will take place in June 2026.
- •Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup prior to the draft.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — NHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley Cup
"Our first look at the 1st round following the Stanley Cup.
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