NHL draft grades: From best (Sharks) to worst (Lightning) and everything in between
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2026 NHL draft grades: Best, worst, most surprising picks

Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov tallest player drafted in NHL

The San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever drafted by an NHL team.

Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fantasy hockey team?

Which top picks from the 2026 NHL draft should you draft for next season's fantasy hockey teams?

Winners, losers of the 2026 NHL draft: Rangers, Leafs, Blackhawks

Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker

The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson in trade with Ducks

The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.

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