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Draft Surprises and Trade Drama
The 2026 NHL Draft delivered shockwaves and savvy moves as Gavin McKenna went first to Toronto, but San Jose stunned with Ivar Stenberg second, Vancouver followed with Caleb Malhotra third, and Buffalo’s unexpected fourth-overall pick of Daxon Rudolph sent shockwaves through the room. Defensemen ruled the board, reshuffling prospects like Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff. San Jose’s aggressive trade-up netted Keaton Verhoeff at 21, cementing a future-ready roster. Meanwhile, blockbuster trades saw JJ Peterka, Mason McTavish, and Pavel Dorofeyev traded for top picks, as Bruins and Rangers…
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