NHL Draft 2026: First-round results, picks, complete selection order and more
The 2026 NHL Draft opened Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo with Gavin McKenna becoming the No. 1 overall pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first round featured multiple trades that reshaped the draft board, while San Jose, St. Louis, Anaheim and Buffalo were among the league's busiest teams. Several notable prospects remain available entering Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday, making Day 2 another important stage in building the NHL's next generation of talent.
The 2026 NHL Draft opened Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo with Gavin McKenna becoming the No. 1 overall pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first round featured multiple trades that reshaped the draft board, while San Jose, St. Louis, Anaheim and Buffalo were among the league's busiest teams. Several notable prospects remain available entering Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday, making Day 2 another important stage in building the NHL's next generation of talent.
