2026 NHL Draft Lottery Results & Trade Buzz
Key Questions
Who won the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery?
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured the #1 pick, selecting Gavin McKenna. McKenna dominated NCAA play with 1.46 points per game.
What are the top picks in post-lottery mock drafts?
Sharks at #2 with Stenberg or Grier, Canucks #3 scouting McKenna/Stenberg/Malhotra, Hawks #4 eyeing trade-up, and Rangers #5. Mock drafts highlight trade paths amid team needs.
What trade speculation surrounds the Leafs after winning #1?
Leafs GM Chayka is linked to shocked trade alerts, with speculation around Hischier, Hronek, or Kyrou to bolster the roster post-McKenna selection.
Leafs #1 McKenna (NCAA dominance 1.46 PPG); Hawks #4 eye trade-up Sharks #2 Stenberg/Grier; Rangers #5, Canucks #3 scout McKenna/Stenberg/Malhotra. Mock drafts spark trade paths amid needs, Leafs spec Hischier/Hronek/Kyrou.
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Updated May 13, 2026