Follow our 2026 NHL Draft live tracker for every first-round pick, live updates, trades, instant analysis and complete draft results throughout the night.
Published Jun 26, 2026 6:45 PM EDT
Projected No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna speaks to reporters ahead of the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
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The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is underway, and we’ll be providing live updates as every selection is announced. Follow our NHL Draft live tracker for every first-round pick, draft results, trades and instant analysis throughout the night. Whether you’re looking for the latest NHL Draft picks, your favorite team’s selection or complete first-round results, this page will be updated in real time.
Refresh for live updates: We’re tracking every first-round pick, trade and major surprise from tonight’s NHL Draft.
2026 NHL Draft at a Glance
| Date | June 26, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7 p.m. ET |
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| TV | ESPN, ESPN+, NHL Network |
Latest 2026 NHL Draft Picks
| Pick | Team | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
NHL Draft Live Updates
7:00 p.m. ET — NHL Draft begins
The first round is underway. Follow along for every pick, trade and major update.
Pick No. 1 — TBD
Team: TBD
Player: TBD
Instant analysis: TBD
2026 NHL Draft First-Round Results
We’ll update the complete first-round results as picks are announced.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Islanders | TBD | — |
| 2 | San Jose Sharks | TBD | — |
| 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | TBD | — |
| 4 | Utah Mammoth | TBD | — |
| 5 | Nashville Predators | TBD | — |
| 6 | Philadelphia Flyers | TBD | — |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | TBD | — |
| 8 | Seattle Kraken | TBD | — |
| 9 | Buffalo Sabres | TBD | — |
| 10 | Anaheim Ducks | TBD | — |
| 11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | TBD | — |
| 12 | New York Rangers | TBD | — |
| 13 | Detroit Red Wings | TBD | — |
| 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | TBD | — |
| 15 | Vancouver Canucks | TBD | — |
| 16 | Montreal Canadiens | TBD | — |
| 17 | Montreal Canadiens (via CGY) | TBD | — |
| 18 | Calgary Flames | TBD | — |
| 19 | St. Louis Blues | TBD | — |
| 20 | Columbus Blue Jackets (via MIN) | TBD | — |
| 21 | Ottawa Senators | TBD | — |
| 22 | Philadelphia Flyers (via COL) | TBD | — |
| 23 | Nashville Predators (via TBL) | TBD | — |
| 24 | Los Angeles Kings | TBD | — |
| 25 | Chicago Blackhawks (via TOR) | TBD | — |
| 26 | Nashville Predators (via VGK) | TBD | — |
| 27 | Washington Capitals | TBD | — |
| 28 | Winnipeg Jets | TBD | — |
| 29 | Carolina Hurricanes | TBD | — |
| 30 | San Jose Sharks (via DAL) | TBD | — |
| 31 | Toronto Maple Leafs (via FLA) | TBD | — |
| 32 | Calgary Flames (via EDM) | TBD | — |
The 2026 NHL Draft first round features 32 selections as teams look to add the next generation of NHL talent. We’ll continue updating this tracker with every first-round pick, trade and notable moment as they happen.
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