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Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft After the Blockbuster Brady Tkachuk Trade

The 2026 NHL Draft is scheduled to begin Friday night in Buffalo. Gavin McKenna is projected as the first overall pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A blockbuster trade of Brady Tkachuk to Florida has reshuffled first-round projections due to the movement of multiple draft picks.

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The first round has been reworked after Florida traded multiple first-round and one second-round pick to acquire Brady Tkachuk.

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  1. 2026 NHL Mock Draft Updates Following Brady Tkachuk Trade

    The 2026 NHL Draft is scheduled to begin Friday night in Buffalo. Gavin McKenna is projected as the first overall pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A blockbuster trade of Brady Tkachuk to Florida has reshuffled first-round projections due to the movement of multiple draft picks.

    What's confirmed:

    • Gavin McKenna is projected to be selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
    • The 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday night in Buffalo.
    • Florida acquired Brady Tkachuk in exchange for multiple first-round selections and a second-round pick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Caleb Malhotra could be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks.
    • The top 16 projections include Caleb Malhotra as available to the Blackhawks.
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