2026 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: Starting with Gavin McKenna to Toronto, Scott Wheeler predicts first 32 picks - The Athletic

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler has released his second 2026 NHL Mock Draft, projecting the first 32 picks following the completion of the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, New York. The mock draft projects Gavin McKenna to go first overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Caleb Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg also expected among the top selections. Wheeler's predictions are based on conversations with agents, scouts, and team staff, combined with analysis of team needs and prospect rankings.