NHL Draft Guide 2026: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, scheduled for June 26-27. Gavin McKenna is the consensus top pick according to analysts, though The Athletic's Corey Pronman lists Chase Reid atop his personal ranking of 113 prospects. The Athletic's coverage, led by prospects writers Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler, includes mock drafts, prospect rankings, and scouting analysis ahead of the event.