NHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup, setting the stage for the 2026 NHL Draft. Yahoo Sports writer James Dator has published a complete first-round mock draft dated June 15, 2026, highlighting top prospect Gavin McKenna, who attended the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, New York on June 4, 2026. The mock draft notes that top-five picks may transition to the NHL immediately, while most prospects are projected to develop over four to five years before reaching the professional level.