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NHL teams complete 2026 draft selections across 224 picks
Teams selected players over two days, with some organizations adding multiple prospects and others trading assets. Draft grades reflect value obtained at each selection slot.
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The 2026 NHL draft concluded after 224 selections over two days. Organizations received grades based on how they used their picks and the talent acquired at each position.
Top grades San Jose received an A++ for addressing organizational needs while obtaining high-value selections. The team drafted a 7-foot player and added a goaltender in the fourth round. Toronto received an A+ after selecting a top prospect at No. 1 and adding additional players with NHL upside in later rounds. The organization also obtained goaltenders viewed as having legitimate potential.
Other developments Pittsburgh selected both members of one family in the draft.
Carolina acquired rights to one player through a trade with Anaheim. St. Louis obtained one player from Toronto in exchange for a pair of first-round selections. Vegas completed a trade that brought in one forward. One player selected in the first round is a product of a program based in the Cayman Islands.
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