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McKenna Tops 2026 Draft Mock After Trades, Sabres Jump to No. 4

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McKenna Tops 2026 Draft Mock After Trades, Sabres Jump to No. 4
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NHL.com’s final first‑round mock for the 2026 Draft has Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to Toronto, Ivar Stenberg at No. 2 to San Jose, and Caleb Malhotra at No. 3 to Vancouver, with Buffalo moving up to No. 4 after trading Bowen Byram; the piece lays out all 32 picks and includes the analysts’ differing views on several selections, set against the draft lottery results and recent trades.

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