{"id":721217,"date":"2026-06-07T14:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/721217\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T14:58:11","slug":"2026-nhl-mock-draft-biggest-takeaways-from-the-draft-combine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/721217\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NHL Mock Draft: Biggest Takeaways From the Draft Combine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 2026 NHL Mock Draft1 of 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\"><a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25431988-updated-2026-nhl-mock-draft-after-conference-finals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CLICK HERE FOR MORE ANALYSIS ON EVERY PLAYER IN OUR LATEST MOCK<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">1. Toronto Maple Leafs: Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (NCAA). <\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">2. San Jose Sharks: Chase Reid, D, Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds\u00a0(OHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">3. Vancouver Canucks: Caleb Malhotra, C, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">4. Chicago Blackhawks: Ivar Stenberg, LW\/RW, Frolunda HC (SHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">5. New York Rangers: Carson Carels, D, Prince George Cougars (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">6. Calgary Flames: Keaton Verhoeff, D, University of North Dakota (NCAA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">7. Seattle Kraken: Viggo Bjorck, C\/RW, Djurgardens IF (SHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">8. Winnipeg Jets: Alberts Smits, D, Jukurit (Liiga)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">9. Florida Panthers: Tynan Lawrence, C, Boston University (NCAA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">10. Nashville Predators: Daxon Rudolph, D, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">11. St. Louis Blues: Ethan Belchetz, LW, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">12. New Jersey Devils: Oscar Hemming, F, Boston College (NCAA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">13. New York Islanders: Adam Novotny, LW\/RW, Peterborough Petes (OHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">14. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ryan Lin, D, Vancouver Giants (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">15. St. Louis Blues (via DET): Oliver Suvanto, C, Tappara (Liiga)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">16. Washington Capitals: Nikita Klepov, LW, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">17. Los Angeles Kings: Elton Hermansson, RW\/LW, MoDo Hockey (Hockey Allsvenskan)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">18. Washington Capitals (via ANA): Malte Gustafsson, D, HV71 (SHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">19. Utah Mammoth: Ilia Morozov, F, Miami University (NCAA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">20. San Jose Sharks (via EDM): Egor Shilov, C, Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">21. Philadelphia Flyers: Alexander Command, C, Orebro HK (SHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">22. Pittsburgh Penguins: Wyatt Cullen, LW, USNTDP<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">23. Boston Bruins: JP Hurlbert, C, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">24. Vancouver Canucks (via MIN): Marcus Nordmark, RW, Djurgardens IF U20 (U20 Nationell)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">25. Seattle Kraken (via TBL): Xavier Villeneuve, D, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">26. New York Rangers (via DAL): Mathis Preston, RW, Vancouver Giants (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">27. Buffalo Sabres: Jack Hextall, C, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">28. Montreal Canadiens: Maddox Dagenais, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">29. St. Louis Blues (via COL): Casey Mutryn, RW, US National U18 Team (USNTDP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">30. Calgary Flames (via VGK): Liam Ruck, RW, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">31. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Shcherbakov, D, Tolpar Ufa (MHL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">32. 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