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Lightning select F Oleg Kulebiakin with 52nd overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded up in the second round to select Russian winger Oleg Kulebiakin with the 52nd overall pick. The team added six players in total during the 2026 NHL Draft, including three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender. Max Vilen was the final selection at 218th overall.

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The Lightning completed their 2026 draft class with the selection of six players, including forward Oleg Kulebiakin.

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  1. Tampa Bay Lightning Select Oleg Kulebiakin 52nd Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Tampa Bay Lightning traded up in the second round to select Russian winger Oleg Kulebiakin with the 52nd overall pick. The team added six players in total during the 2026 NHL Draft, including three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender. Max Vilen was the final selection at 218th overall.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Tampa Bay Lightning selected forward Oleg Kulebiakin with the 52nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Tampa Bay traded up to acquire the 52nd pick to select the St. Petersburg, Russia native.
    • The Lightning selected six players during the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The draft class consists of three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender.
    • Max Vilen was selected 218th overall to close out the draft class.
    • Oleg Kulebiakin played for the Halifax Mooseheads and recorded 73 points in 64 regular season games last season.
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