NHL Draft
Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault in Pennsylvania
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Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old Canadian forward for Penn State and the projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, faces felony aggravated assault charges following an alleged altercation in State College. Authorities say he punched a 21-year-old man twice in the face on January 31, causing severe injuries including a fractured jaw. McKenna was released on $20,000 bail after his arraignment on Wednesday.
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Cole Eiserman to a try-out contract after he signed an entry-level deal with the parent New York Islanders. The 19-year-old from Newburyport, Mass., recently played two seasons at Boston University.
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The Vancouver Canucks acquired 10 selections for the 2026 NHL Draft following trades at the deadline. These moves signal a focus on rebuilding through the draft under general manager Patrik Allvin. The organization now holds four picks in the first two rounds.
The Dallas Stars acquired forward Samu Tuomaala from the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 30 in exchange for defenseman Christian Kyrou. Tuomaala, a 22-year-old from Oulu, Finland, was immediately assigned to the Texas Stars in the AHL. Kyrou, also 22, will report to the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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The Canadian Hockey League has selected 22 players eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft to represent Canada in the second annual CHL/USA Prospects Challenge. The two-game series against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 Team will take place on November 25 in Calgary and November 26 in Lethbridge.