Canadiens draft notes: More than physicality, scarcity made Gleb Pugachyov the top pick

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7402693/2026/06/28/canadiens-draft-gleb-pugachyov-analysis/

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Canadiens draft notes: More than physicality, scarcity made Gleb Pugachyov the top pick

Canadiens see a dwindling number of players who define themselves with their physicality, and that made Pugachyov more attractive.

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What the Winnipeg Jets' draft says about their priorities going forward

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398105/2026/06/27/winnipeg-jets-draft-analysis/

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What the Winnipeg Jets’ draft says about their priorities going forward

Here's what's next for Hellebuyck, what they still need to do with their roster, and what their 2026 draft reveals about their priorities.

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Rangers NHL Draft takeaways from Day 2: MacBeath, Chrenko, Edström and more

The Rangers added eight more prospects to their pipeline on the second day of the draft and executed two trades.

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Gavin McKenna changes the game for the Maple Leafs

Like Auston Matthews a decade ago, Gavin McKenna's arrival in Toronto will be met with hope and huge expectations.

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What the Canucks are getting in 24th overall pick Adam Novotny

The Canucks have found a player who is a clean bet to be a middle-six NHL goal scorer.

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Most fan post number one pick are learning the traits of their draftees literally minutes after it’s announced their pick
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No one ask me to feel for Leafs fans ever again. Y’all don’t need it y’all just make your players feel like garbage. Self inflicted stuff right there …
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The Athletic Hockey Show: Live Round 1 Draft Reactions

This year marks one of the most interesting NHL Draft classes in recent memory. But beyond the near certainty of Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to Toronto, where will players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and the rest of the draft class land? Join The Athletic Hockey Show LIVE for instant reactions and expert analysis throughout the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Co-presented by FloHockey, and hosted by The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, alongside FloHockey’s Chris Peters, this special event will feature the sharpest minds in the business, breaking...

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