NHL Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-7

The 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo on Friday and Saturday, with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick — their first top pick since 2016. The Pittsburgh Penguins used the No. 22 pick on Liam Ruck and held additional selections in rounds two, three, and six. The draft also featured notable trades, including the Boston Bruins sending the No. 23 pick and a 2028 first-round pick to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth.