Winners, losers of the 2026 NHL draft: Rangers, Leafs, Blackhawks

ESPN has analyzed the winners and losers from the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting how teams like the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Chicago Blackhawks fared in securing top prospects. The Rangers and Leafs are among the franchises viewed favorably for their draft selections, while the Blackhawks' standing reflects their ongoing rebuild. The evaluation assesses how each team's draft haul positions them for future competitiveness in the league.