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May NHL Draft Mailbag: Malhotra’s ceiling, McKenna vs. No. 1s, and second-round breakout bets
sports18 days ago

May NHL Draft Mailbag: Malhotra’s ceiling, McKenna vs. No. 1s, and second-round breakout bets

Scott Wheeler’s May 2026 NHL Draft rankings update answers reader questions in a mailbag, breaking down Caleb Malhotra’s ceiling and comparables, weighing Gavin McKenna against the last 10 No. 1 picks, and outlining high-upside second-round targets (Nordmark, Roobroeck, Xavier Villeneuve, Mathis Preston, Egor Shilov) versus safer bets (Ryder Cali, Gleb Pugachyov); he also compares Ivar Stenberg with Anton Frondell and Leo Carlsson, projects Viggo Björck as a potential 60-point NHL center, and revisits pre-draft perceptions of the top picks to place McKenna in context.

via The New York Times|
#caleb-malhotra#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft-2026
Leafs land Gavin McKenna as 2026 NHL mock draft reshapes lottery
sports21 days ago

Leafs land Gavin McKenna as 2026 NHL mock draft reshapes lottery

The Athletic published a post-lottery mock draft predicting the 2026 NHL Draft’s top 16 picks, with the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the No. 1 slot and targeting Gavin McKenna; San Jose would grab Ivar Stenberg at No. 2, and a slate of defensemen and forwards fills out the rest of the first round as teams plan for the draft in Buffalo on June 26–27.

via The New York Times|
#buffalo#gavin-mckenna#mock-draft
Stenberg Tops International Skaters as 2026 NHL Draft Nears
sports1 month ago

Stenberg Tops International Skaters as 2026 NHL Draft Nears

Ivar Stenberg of Frolunda in the SHL is No. 1 among NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking of international skaters for the 2026 draft, after posting 33 points in 43 games and helping Sweden win gold at the World Junior Championship. The top five international skaters also include Alberts Smits, Oliver Suvanto, Viggo Bjorck and Elton Hermansson, with Dmitri Borichev leading the international goalies. The draft will be held June 26-27 in Buffalo, with the first-pick lottery on May 5.

via NHL.com|
#international-skaters#ivar-stenberg#nhl-draft-2026
McKenna Extends Lead as NA Top Prospect for 2026 NHL Draft
sports1 month ago

McKenna Extends Lead as NA Top Prospect for 2026 NHL Draft

Gavin McKenna of Penn State remains the No. 1 North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, after a 51-point NCAA season. The top five North American skaters are McKenna (No. 1), Chase Reid (No. 2), Carson Carels (No. 3), Keaton Verhoeff (No. 4) and Daxon Rudolph (No. 5). The draft runs June 26-27 in Buffalo, with the lottery on May 5; international skaters are led by Ivar Stenberg.

via NHL.com|
#central-scouting-final-rankings#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft-2026
Top 2026 NHL Draft Prospects Lean Defense as McKenna, Reid, Verhoeff Lead Pronman Ranking
sports2 months ago

Top 2026 NHL Draft Prospects Lean Defense as McKenna, Reid, Verhoeff Lead Pronman Ranking

Corey Pronman’s early 2026 NHL Draft rankings place Gavin McKenna, Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff atop a defense-heavy class, with five defensemen in the top seven and no clear No. 1. McKenna has surged as NCAA scoring leader, while Reid and Verhoeff sit in a tight top tier, suggesting a strong but balanced group rather than a game-changing franchise pick.

via The New York Times|
#chase-reid#gavin-mckenna#keaton-verhoeff
Wild acquire Jeff Petry from Panthers in draft-pick swap
sports2 months ago

Wild acquire Jeff Petry from Panthers in draft-pick swap

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, which can become a fifth-round pick if Minnesota wins two playoff rounds and Petry plays in at least half of the Wild’s playoff games in those rounds. Petry, 38, has 58 games with Florida this season (8 assists, 22 penalty minutes, 45 shots) and a 16-year NHL résumé including playoff appearances with Montreal; he will wear No. 2 for Minnesota as they prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights.

via NHL.com|
#florida-panthers#jeff-petry#minnesota-wild
McKenna shines in Penn State’s Beaver Stadium outdoor showcase
sports3 months ago

McKenna shines in Penn State’s Beaver Stadium outdoor showcase

Gavin McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, scored a goal and two assists as Penn State’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium drew 74,575 fans, but Michigan State won 5-4 in overtime. The 18-year-old’s performance highlighted his elite talent and team-first approach, contributing to Penn State’s first three goals and reinforcing his status atop NCAA rookie metrics (32 points in 24 games) while underscoring the program’s rapid growth.

via NHL.com|
#beaver-stadium#gavin-mckenna#nhl-draft-2026
Stenberg Tops International Prospects as NHL Draft Midterm Rankings Roll Out
sports4 months ago

Stenberg Tops International Prospects as NHL Draft Midterm Rankings Roll Out

Ivar Stenberg of Frolunda leads NHL Central Scouting’s midterm ranking of international skaters for the 2026 NHL Draft, with Alberts Smits, Oliver Suvanto, Elton Hermansson and Viggo Bjorck rounding out the top five. Stenberg, who has 24 points in 25 SHL games, also helped Sweden win gold at the 2026 World Junior Championship, underscoring his status as a top prospect ahead of the draft in Buffalo.

via NHL.com|
#central-scouting-midterm#international-skaters#ivar-stenberg