Ankit Kumar
The Edmonton Oilers entered the offseason determined to reshape their goaltending picture, but one of their top trade targets is no longer available. The Detroit Red Wings dealt prized prospect Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for the 23rd overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, forcing Edmonton to pivot after missing out … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, marking a new era for the franchise. McKenna immediately pointed to captain Auston Matthews as the player he hopes to learn from after joining Toronto. The selection capped a memorable night at KeyBank Center, where Justin … Read more
The 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday, June 26, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The two-day event features the opening round on Friday night, followed by Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday. With the draft lottery complete and several blockbuster trades reshaping the board, teams enter draft weekend with very different strategies. Unlike … Read more
Leon Draisaitl believes Mike Babcock is the coach the Edmonton Oilers need as they try to turn another Stanley Cup contender into a championship team. Speaking with Bob Stauffer, the Oilers star said the leadership group welcomed the organization’s decision to hire the veteran bench boss, knowing that a tougher environment could help the club … Read more
Gavin McKenna enters the 2026 NHL Draft as the consensus favorite to hear his name called first overall. The Penn State winger spoke confidently about the trait that defines him beyond his elite offensive talent. His comments offered another glimpse into why NHL teams view him as a franchise cornerstone. Speaking to reporters one day … Read more
