See the Massachusetts players selected in this year's NHL Draft

Several Massachusetts-born players were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, with five locals chosen overall. Notable picks include forward Mutryn, taken by the Seattle Kraken in the second round (38th overall), and defenseman McFadden, selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round (144th overall). All five players are committed to top Massachusetts college hockey programs including Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern, and Harvard before turning professional.