Flames Have Incredibly Bright Future Despite Draft Lottery Disappointment Rupert McDonald | May 6, 2026 It was a result Calgary Flames fans didn’t want to see, but one that many felt was inevitable. The Flames entered Tuesday’s draft lottery with a 9.5 per cent chance…
Blue Jackets to Pick 14th Overall at 2026 NHL Entry Draft Mark Scheig | May 5, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets went into Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery with a very slight chance to be able to move up in the draft order. As expected, the ping…
Blackhawks to Pick 4th in 2026 NHL Draft: Takeaways From Davidson’s Post-Lottery Presser Gail Kauchak | May 5, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks were guaranteed at least a top-four pick in the NHL Draft for the fourth year in a row. That’s what finishing near the bottom of the standings…
Maple Leafs, Sharks Win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Peter Baracchini | May 5, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured the first overall pick by winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, while the San Jose Sharks secured the second overall pick by winning the…
Canucks Drop to 3rd Overall After 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Matthew Zator | May 5, 2026 The ping-pong balls have settled, and for the Vancouver Canucks, the outcome is a familiar mix of missed opportunity and significant potential. Entering the night with the highest mathematical probability…
Jets to Pick 8th Overall in 2026 NHL Entry Draft Declan Schroeder | May 5, 2026 The Winnipeg Jets will pick eighth overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Jets finished 26th in the NHL with 82 points this season, meaning they were slotted to…
Maple Leafs Win the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Spencer Lazary | May 5, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. This will be only the third time they will pick first in an NHL Draft in franchise history. With…
Final Blackhawks Thoughts Before The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Brooke LoFurno | May 4, 2026 May 5 marks the NHL Draft Lottery, and it will be the fourth straight year the Chicago Blackhawks will be in it with top-four odds. All 16 teams that didn’t…
Calgary Flames’ Lottery Draft Scenarios & Prospects to Target Jeremy Schouppe | May 3, 2026 The NHL’s draft lottery is quickly approaching. Set to take place on May 5, the NHL’s ping-pong ball lottery could have massive implications for the Calgary Flames, who are currently…
Canucks Sending Daniel & Henrik Sedin to 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Matthew Zator | May 3, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks are sending a clear message regarding the importance of the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. By naming Daniel and Henrik Sedin as the franchise representatives for the Draft…
What the Blackhawks Should Do if They Draw the Third Pick Jim Precourt | April 30, 2026 The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is a day full of wonder. What teams will move up and what teams will move down? Will there be a repeat like last year,…
Capitals News & Notes: 2026 NHL Lottery & Combine Details Christopher Babos | April 30, 2026 The Washington Capitals are on summer vacation after missing the 2026 NHL Playoffs despite a furious finish that saw them go 8-2 over their final 10 games. With a 43-30-9…
