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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Draft Recap and Trades

The NHL draft concluded this weekend, with the San Jose Sharks earning high marks for their selections, including the drafting of 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, the tallest player ever taken in the league's history tallest player ever. Other teams, such as the Buffalo Sabres, also saw their draft hauls recognized positively, while some clubs, like the Vegas Golden Knights, were noted for less impactful additions. Across all 32 teams, every pick from the first round to the final selection has been logged every pick. Fantasy hockey managers are already eyeing potential future stars from the 2026 draft class 2026 draft picks.

The summer trade season is heating up following the draft, with significant player movement across the league. Trades involving players like Petry have been evaluated, and grades have been assigned to all the swaps that occurred this week draft week swaps. These transactions signal an active period for general managers as they reshape their rosters for the upcoming season.