NHL sets 2026 draft order following Stanley Cup Final
NHL News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The NHL has finalized the order for the 2026 Draft, with the first 16 picks determined by the NHL Draft Lottery. The Ottawa Senators will receive the No. 32 pick as part of a penalty stemming from the trade involving Evgenii Dadonov. The final two selections, Nos. 30 and 31, were established based on the Carolina Hurricanes' victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Ottawa receives the No. 32 pick due to a trade penalty.
- •The first 16 selections result from the NHL Draft Lottery.
- •Carolina's win over Vegas determines picks 30 and 31.
- 2:29 PMNHL News — 2026 NHL Draft 1st-round order set - NHL.com
"Nos. 30, 31 determined by Hurricanes win against Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
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