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NHL Draft

7 stories from the newsroom.

Jaxon Cover reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after the Ottawa Senators selected Cover 32nd overall at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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MTL

Senators' Jaxon Cover piles up seven points at Prospect Challenge

The 32nd pick of this year's draft had three goals and four assists in two games in Gatineau, including a four-point Sunday night.

FLA

Panthers Take Owen Sound Sniper Cole Zurawski at 181st Overall

Florida landed the shoot-first OHL forward in the sixth round of the 2026 draft, well after most scouting services had him going.

Gavin McKenna reacts after Toronto selects him first overall on June 26, 2026. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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McKenna Sits Out Prospect Challenge, Leafs Debut Waits

The No. 1 overall pick practiced in Toronto on Friday but won't travel to Gatineau for the rookie tournament.

Adam Novotný stands with Gary Bettman after Vancouver selects him 24th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Canucks Sign First-Round Pick Adam Novotný to Entry-Level Deal

Vancouver locks up the 24th overall selection from June's draft to a three-year contract.

John Tavares battles Matt Duchene during Toronto’s game against Dallas at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2026. File photo; Patrick O’Sullivan is not pictured. — Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Maple Leafs Promote Patrick O'Sullivan to Director of NHL Development

Toronto elevates its development coach of three seasons to lead NHL player development.

Elton Hermansson stands beside Gary Bettman after Los Angeles selects him 19th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo. — Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Kings Sign First Rounder Elton Hermansson to Entry Level Deal

The Swedish forward, drafted 19th overall in June, signed a three-year contract and will play in Sweden this season.

William Håkansson, right, embraces Sweden teammate Jack Berglund after winning the World Junior final on January 5, 2026. File photo. — Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

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Hurricanes Sign William Håkansson to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

Carolina locked up its 2026 second-round pick, a 6-foot-5 Swedish defenseman, on Wednesday.