NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have 5 selections
The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft will occur June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Toronto holds the No. 1 pick, while the Pittsburgh Penguins possess five total selections. Round 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with subsequent rounds following on Saturday.
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The update adds specific dates, locations, and the Penguins' individual pick numbers.
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NHL Releases 2026 Draft Order for Buffalo Event
confidence 100%The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft will occur June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Toronto holds the No. 1 pick, while the Pittsburgh Penguins possess five total selections. Round 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with subsequent rounds following on Saturday.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26-27 in Buffalo at KeyBank Center.
- Toronto holds the No. 1 overall pick.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have five selections, including No. 22 overall in the first round and No. 39 and No. 54 in the second round.
- The Vegas Golden Knights will forfeit a 2nd-round pick due to violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.
- Round 1 is scheduled for Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET.
- Rounds 2-7 will be held Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. ET.
Still unconfirmed:
- Scouts are focusing on prospects Gavin McKenna and Chase Reid.
- Kyle Dubas may be considering trades regarding the Penguins' draft positions.
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NHL Releases 2026 Draft Order
confidence 100%The NHL has officially announced the selection order for the 2026 Draft. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold five selections in the upcoming event.
What's confirmed:
- The NHL announced the selection order for the 2026 Draft.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have five selections in the draft.