Senators plan draft strategy for 32nd overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Ottawa Senators will select 32nd overall in the upcoming NHL Draft on June 26 in Buffalo. This pick comes after a penalty related to a past trade. The Senators' scouting team, led by Don Boyd, anticipates the availability of several highly ranked prospects at their position, particularly focusing on elite defensemen. Boyd indicates that among their targets, they expect to choose from at least eight players who may be available despite ranking higher on other teams' lists. They also plan to utilize their unique position by building a responsive draft list based on other teams' selections.

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