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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Draft and Offseason Shake-ups

The NHL draft concluded with teams adding significant talent and making bold moves. The San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making him the tallest player ever drafted. Fantasy managers will want to top picks like Karmanov for their upcoming leagues which players to draft. The draft also saw several significant trades, with the Ducks sending Mason McTavish to the Blues for two first-round picks, and the Rangers acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Golden Knights for multiple first-rounders. The Bruins obtained winger JJ Peterka from the Mammoth, while the Blues landed defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs for a pair of third-round picks all draft week swaps.

Coaching Carousel and Playoff Postmortems

The offseason has already seen significant changes behind the bench. The Edmonton Oilers fired Kris Knoblauch, who guided them to two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals appearances in 2024 and 2025. Similarly, the Toronto Maple Leafs dismissed Craig Berube, leaving them facing another major organizational decision. These coaching changes come as teams reflect on recent playoff performances. While the Presidents' Trophy is often seen as a jinx, it's simply a testament to the difficulty of winning the Stanley Cup no Presidents' Trophy curse. Mitch Marner, however, managed to rewrite his reputation during the playoffs, earning distinction among the round's winners.

Team Evaluations and Future Outlooks

Following the draft and the conclusion of the playoff push, general managers are facing intense scrutiny. Report cards reveal which teams added the most value, with the Buffalo Sabres highlighted as winners of the draft weekend. Conversely, teams like the Vegas Golden Knights were noted as losers. The Canadiens' playoff exit extended Canada's Stanley Cup drought to 33 years, prompting reflection on their performance, particularly in Game 5 against the Hurricanes Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 5 picks. the Hurricanes may begin their Stanley Cup defense without leading scorer Seth Jarvis, who is expected to miss 4-6 months following shoulder surgery Jarvis likely shelved.

Siblings and Simulation Insights

The NHL draft also highlighted unique family stories, with the Penguins drafting twin brothers Marcus and Liam Ruck. Beyond the draft floor, advanced analytics continue to shape predictions. Computer simulations have provided picks for several playoff series, including Game 7 between the Canadiens and Sabres Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 7 picks, and early matchups in the Golden Knights vs. Avalanche series Golden Knights vs. Avs Game 1 picks and Game 2 picks. These simulations also offered predictions for the conference finals Stanley Cup Playoffs picks. In a notable acquisition, the Hurricanes acquired the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Ducks.