Top prospects emerge ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft is set to take place in Buffalo, showcasing a new generation of hockey talent. Hockey fans can look forward to the draft after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup. The top-ranked prospective players include Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and Chase Reid, with scouts anticipating significant impacts on NHL rosters. The excitement builds as teams prepare for trades and draft selections that will shape their futures.
- •2026 NHL Draft to be held in Buffalo.
- •Top prospect: LW Gavin McKenna, playing for Penn State.
- •Ivar Stenberg from Frölunda HC ranks second among prospects.
- •Chase Reid of Soo Greyhounds is the top defensive prospect.
- •Teams may consider trades to improve their draft positions.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — The top-32 hockey prospects ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft
"These are the hockey prospects to keep an eye out for at the 2026 NHL Draft.
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