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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:33 AM ET

NHL DRAFT & TRADES DOMINATE HOCKEY NEWS

The NHL draft floor was a hive of activity Friday, with several significant trades reshaping teams ahead of the selections. The Toronto Maple Leafs used the top pick to select Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, as widely expected. In a draft day flurry, the Anaheim Ducks sent center Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 15th and 29th overall selections in this year's draft. The Detroit Red Wings also moved a high-profile prospect, trading goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd pick. The New York Rangers bolstered their offense by acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights.

DEFENSEMEN & GOALIES SECURE NEW DEALS AND MOVES

Beyond the draft day trades, teams also addressed their defensive corps and goaltending situations. The Los Angeles Kings secured defenseman Brandt Clarke on a five-year contract extension valued at $7.4 million annually, following a career-best season. Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth continued their player movement by trading winger JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins, a move that occurred just one year after acquiring him. In other roster news, the Carolina Hurricanes face a significant blow as leading scorer Seth Jarvis is expected to miss four to six months following shoulder surgery, potentially impacting their ability to defend their Stanley Cup title at the start of the season.

DRAFT TRACKER AND ANALYSIS UNFOLDING

The NHL draft, spanning Friday and Saturday, will continue to provide a comprehensive look at the league's future talent pool. Detailed analysis for the top 32 selections is available, offering scouting notes and insights into team fits for each prospect as the draft unfolds. Results and the first-round draft order for the 2026 NHL Draft are also being tracked following the current event.