NHL Draft 2026 results, tracker, complete list of first-round picks

Key Points:

• The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft; McKenna, a dynamic playmaker from Penn State, finished his freshman season with 51 points and is expected to boost Toronto's offense immediately.
• Despite a slow start transitioning from junior to collegiate hockey, McKenna excelled in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, scoring 41 goals and 88 points in 56 games and helping his team win a WHL title.
• Seattle Kraken surprised many by selecting defenseman Chase Reid at No. 7 overall, despite him being considered a top-three defenseman prospect; Reid's size and skill make him a valuable asset for the team.
• The San Jose Sharks utilized three first-round picks to bolster their roster, selecting forward Ivar Stenberg, defenseman Keaton Verhoeff, and defenseman Ryan Lin, enhancing their already deep prospect pool and future championship potential.
• The St. Louis Blues traded two first-round picks to acquire Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks, aiming to strengthen their center position after missing out on Jason Robertson in free agency.