https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-2026-nhl-draft-orderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-2026-nhl-draft-orderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-2026-nhl-draft-order#u10128Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:16:32 +0000The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft takes place June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Round 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with Rounds 2-7 following Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. The Maple Leafs, Sharks, and Canucks own the top three picks.What's confirmed:The 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.Round 1 occurs Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET.Rounds 2-7 occur Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. ET.The Maple Leafs, Sharks, and Canucks own the top 3 picks.The Vegas Golden Knights will forfeit a 2nd-round pick for flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-2026-nhl-draft-orderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-2026-nhl-draft-order#u5598Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:56:17 +0000The 2026 NHL Draft will take place June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. Toronto holds the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2016.What's confirmed:The 2026 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 26-27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.Toronto holds the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2016.The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 to win the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.Still unconfirmed:St. Louis and Calgary are among the teams with the largest draft