2026 NHL Combine Begins In Buffalo

The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine began on June 1, 2026, at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo, with 90 top draft-eligible prospects participating in interviews, medical exams, and fitness testing over six days. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is the top-ranked North American skater, while Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg of Frolunda leads international skaters. The 2026 NHL Draft is also scheduled to take place in Buffalo on June 26-27.