The best players available and pick order of round 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York.

With the Larry O'Brien trophy now safely in the hands of the New York Knicks to wrap up the 2025-26 season, we're now diving headfirst into the first marquee event of the offseason — the 2026 NBA Draft.

A look at the 2026 NHL Draft order and predictions for what could happen in the first round.

The 2026 NHL Draft begins on Friday, June 26, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The night will feature the first round of the draft beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and will be televised on ESPN (with streaming available on Fubo and ESPN+).

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six to win the second Stanley Cup in franchise history. Since the Final wrapped a little over a week ago, though, the hockey world has turned its attention over to the 2026 NHL draft.

PHILADELPHIA — After the congratulatory hugs, picture posing and victory lap, Yan Diomande pointed to the sky. It was unclear whether the Ivory Coast forward was thinking of his departed sister or just his country’s unprecedented accomplishment in the World Cup as he exited the field at Philadelphia Stadium following a 2-0 win over Curaçao on Thursday.

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft sits just a day away, and the New Jersey Devils enter it with a decent […]