NHL mock draft projects top picks for 2026 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
With the 2026 NHL Draft approaching on June 26-27, analysts are discussing potential picks. The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to select Gavin McKenna, a standout winger, while the San Jose Sharks may choose defenseman Chase Reid. The Chicago Blackhawks could target Ivar Stenberg to pair with Connor Bedard. Other top candidates include Caleb Malhotra for the Vancouver Canucks and Carson Carels for the New York Rangers. This mock draft offers a glimpse into how teams might shape their rosters going forward.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs likely to pick Gavin McKenna, LW
- •San Jose Sharks expected to select Chase Reid, D
- •Chicago Blackhawks may choose Ivar Stenberg, LW
- •Vancouver Canucks could target Caleb Malhotra, C
- •New York Rangers projected to select Carson Carels, D
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NHL mock draft: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks add wingers for Auston Matthews, Connor Bedard; Sharks take No. 1 defenseman
"With just one week until the 2026 NHL draft, we conduct a mock draft to see what the first 32 picks of the draft could look like on June 26.
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