Most Round 1 picks in one NHL Draft: How Blues' four first-rounders in 2026 compares to history

The St. Louis Blues are set to hold four first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, prompting a historical comparison of the most Round 1 picks ever held by a single team in one draft. The article examines the record for the most first-round selections accumulated by one franchise in NHL Draft history. This level of draft capital for the Blues in 2026 is considered historically notable within the league.