Lightning land 18-year-old forward Oleg Kulebiakin at No. 52 in 2026 NHL Draft
The Tampa Bay Lightning selected 18-year-old forward Oleg Kulebiakin with the 52nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring the selection from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for picks 58 and 133. A 5'11", left-shooting forward from St. Petersburg, Russia, Kulebiakin starred for the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) with 29 goals, 44 assists, and 73 points in 64 games this season and is committed to UMass for 2027-28; he finished tied for 17th in QMJHL scoring in 2025-26.