NHL Draft 2026 Results: Every First-Round Pick, Trades, Best Available

The 2026 NHL Draft first round concluded with Gavin McKenna selected No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The night featured significant trade activity, including the Nashville Predators acquiring the No. 31 overall pick from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for picks No. 42 and No. 57. The Ottawa Senators used the No. 32 overall pick to select left wing Jaxon Cover from the London Knights.