By the numbers: Breaking down 2026 NHL Draft order

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1. 2h ago

   2026 NHL Draft Order and Schedule Announced

   The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Round 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with Rounds 2-7 following Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. The Maple Leafs, Sharks, and Canucks own the top three picks.

   What's confirmed:

   • The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
   • Round 1 occurs Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET.
   • Rounds 2-7 occur Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. ET.
   • The Maple Leafs, Sharks, and Canucks own the top 3 picks.
   • The Vegas Golden Knights will forfeit a 2nd-round pick for flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The New York Rangers secured the first overall pick.
   • The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6.
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2. 3d ago

   2026 NHL Draft Order Finalized

   The 2026 NHL Draft will take place June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. Toronto holds the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2016.

   What's confirmed:

   • The 2026 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
   • Toronto holds the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2016.
   • The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 to win the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • St. Louis and Calgary are among the teams with the largest draft capital.
   • Gavin McKenna is a top prospect linked to the Maple Leafs in mock drafts.
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