2026 NHL Mock Draft: Final First-Round Predictions Before Friday
With the top two picks seemingly set, the real drama begins afterward. Here are the final projections for the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, happening this Friday.
Rachel Kryshak Jun 25, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She's worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective.
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49165820/2026-nhl-mock-draft-top-prospects-first-round-32-teams-predictions)._
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