Ottawa Senators select Jaxon Cover with 32nd overall pick in draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jaxon Cover was drafted 32nd overall by the Ottawa Senators on June 27, 2026, during the NHL Draft. A product of the London Knights, Cover tallied 52 points in 67 games last season and is expected to spend another year in the OHL before joining Penn State in 2027. The Senators recently traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers but aim to remain competitive after two consecutive playoff appearances. Ottawa's selection of Cover adds to their development of emerging talent.
- •Jaxon Cover plays for the London Knights.
- •He scored 20 goals and 32 assists last season.
- •Cover committed to Penn State in April.
- •The Senators traded Brady Tkachuk earlier this week.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Cover Drafted 32nd Overall By Ottawa Senators
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