Tommy Bleyl drafted by Nashville Predators in first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Tommy Bleyl, a Michigan State hockey commit, was selected by the Nashville Predators with the 31st pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. This marks Michigan State's fifth selection in the first round, following the picks of Chase Reid, Nikita Klepov, Ethan Belchetz, and Jack Hextall. Bleyl, a 6-foot, 170-pound right-shot defenseman, is expected to remain with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL for the upcoming season before potentially joining the Spartans in 2027-28. His draft selection underscores Michigan State's strong reputation for developing NHL talent, positioning the program as a key contributor to professional hockey.
- •Tommy Bleyl drafted 31st by Nashville Predators
- •Michigan State has five first-round selections in the draft
- •Bleyl to play another year with Moncton Wildcats
- •He may join Spartans in the 2027-28 season
- •Michigan State has nine first-rounders on roster this year
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State hockey commit selected by Nashville in first round
"Michigan State's fifth selection of the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Tommy Bleyl was selected by the Nashville Predators.
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