What I’m hearing ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft: More trades, hot names, new info

The 2026 NHL Draft is set to take place Friday night at KeyBank Center, with reporter Scott Wheeler sharing last-minute intelligence and ranking adjustments ahead of the event. Moncton defenseman Tommy Bleyl has been highlighted as a notable name to watch in the first round. Wheeler reports increased trade activity and new information surfacing in the final hours before the draft.