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NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have five selections

The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick. The Pittsburgh Penguins will make five selections, including the 22nd pick in the first round.

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The draft schedule is now set and the NHL has approved the sale of the Penguins to the Hoffmann family.

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  1. NHL Sets Draft Schedule; Penguins Ownership Changes

    The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick. The Pittsburgh Penguins will make five selections, including the 22nd pick in the first round.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft occurs June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
    • The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick.
    • The Pittsburgh Penguins have five selections in the draft.
    • The Penguins hold the 22nd pick in Round 1.
    • The NHL unanimously approved the Hoffmann family's acquisition of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
    • Round 1 begins Friday at 4 p.m. PT, with Rounds 2-7 following Saturday at 8 a.m. PT.
    • The Anaheim Ducks own six picks in the draft.
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  2. NHL Sets 2026 Draft Order and Schedule

    The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft will occur June 26-27 at Buffalo's KeyBank Center. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick. The Pittsburgh Penguins possess five selections.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26 and 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
    • The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick.
    • The Pittsburgh Penguins have five total selections.
    • Round 1 begins Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET.
    • Rounds 2 through 7 begin Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. ET.
    • The Vegas Golden Knights will forfeit pick 63 due to violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Scouts are focusing on prospects Gavin McKenna and Chase Reid.
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  3. NHL Finalizes 2026 Draft Order for Buffalo Event

    The NHL has released the full selection order for the draft taking place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick for the first time since 2016. The Pittsburgh Penguins are positioned with five total selections.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 NHL Draft will be held June 26-27 in Buffalo.
    • The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 overall pick.
    • The Pittsburgh Penguins have five selections, including the 22nd overall pick.
    • The Penguins hold the 39th overall pick, acquired from the Winnipeg Jets, and the 54th overall pick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Washington Capitals have five draft picks.
    • Gavin McKenna is expected to be a top pick.
    • Viggo Bjorck is expected to be a top pick.
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