The last-place Vancouver Canucks appear to be getting a head start on their draft research, meeting with a top prospect last week.

With a cluster of four players at the top of the NHL draft class, prospect expert Ryan Kennedy's mid-season rankings feature a new No. 1.

Edmonton’s 2026 second-round selection, currently estimated to be around pick No. 50, will be the first opportunity crack the microphone for Bowman and his scouting staff. The third-, sixth- and seventh-round picks are also owned by Edmonton currently, meaning four selections in the seven-round draft.

From a town better known for its vineyards and lakefront sunsets than NHL pedigree, two brothers from Osoyoos, British Columbia, are quietly authoring one of the 2026 NHL Draft’s more compelling stories.

Looking at potential top 5 prospects in this year's draft who Toronto could pick IF they miss the playoffs, IF they win the lottery and get a top 5 pick, and IF they don't trade it instead of using it.

Boston University freshman center reflects on 'cool experience' playing in Beanpot