NHL Draft

The NHL Draft featured several high-profile trades as teams exchanged established players for draft picks. Mason McTavish, Pavel Dorofeyev and JJ Peterka all changed clubs during the night.

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The Winnipeg Jets picked Swedish forward Viggo Björck eighth overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old from Djurgården became the second Swede chosen that night.

Defenseman Axel Brøngel Larsson is moving from Frölunda to the United States to play in the USHL. The 18-year-old has signed with the Youngstown Phantoms.

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Canadian prospect Gavin McKenna says he turned doubts about his game into motivation during his first college season. The 18-year-old forward spoke to Sportsnet while attending the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo.

Bill Zonnon, a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL Draft, spoke about the importance of representation in hockey during the team's Black History Game. The Montreal native, whose parents immigrated from Togo, drew inspiration from P.K. Subban and has already engaged with young players at a community camp. Zonnon aims to make an impact both on and off the ice as he develops his career.

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A recent altercation involving Penn State forward Gavin McKenna has cast further doubt on his status as the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks, who hold a potential lottery position, were already not interested in selecting him. Multiple reports indicate the team is even less likely to choose McKenna following the incident.