NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have five selections
The NHL has released the official selection order for the 2026 Draft, sparking new mock draft projections and pipeline analysis.
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The brief
The NHL has announced the complete selection order for the 2026 Draft. Among the teams affected, the Penguins currently hold five selections.
Coverage from NHL.com and Sportsnet.ca focuses on the official order of selection. Meanwhile, The New York Times and Bleacher Report are publishing mock drafts following the Stanley Cup Final, with the former featuring a projection of Gavin McKenna going to the Maple Leafs.
Analysis from ESPN is centering on the specific prospect pipeline needs for every team as the draft approaches.
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Quick answers
How many picks do the Penguins have?
According to TribLIVE.com, the Penguins currently have five selections.
Who is a featured prospect in current mock drafts?
The New York Times mentions Gavin McKenna in its mock draft projections.
What triggered the updated mock drafts?
Bleacher Report notes that mock drafts were updated following the Stanley Cup Final.
Coverage (8)
- Draft Radar Scouting Report: Goaltending Blueshirt Banter · 1d ago
- By the numbers: Breaking down 2026 NHL Draft order NHL.com · 1d ago
- NHL announces selection order for 2026 Draft Sportsnet.ca · 1d ago
- Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft After the Stanley Cup Final Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- NHL Mock Draft 2026: Starting with Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, Pronman makes all 223 picks The New York Times · 1d ago
- Complete order of selection for 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 1d ago
- 2026 NHL draft: Every team's biggest prospect pipeline need ESPN · 1d ago
- NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have five selections TribLIVE.com · 1d ago
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