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Report cards for every GM after the 2026 NHL draft
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.
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Winners (Sabres!), losers (Golden Knights!) and surprises of the 2026 NHL draft
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most?
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Must-see from the NHL Draft
2025 No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer interviews Gavin McKenna
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San Jose Sharks select Ivar Stenberg at No.2 in NHL draft
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FANTASY HOCKEY
Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fantasy hockey team?
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Players on the move
'Whoa!' John Buccigross stunned by Pavel Dorofeyev trade to Rangers
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More from the NHL Draft
Justin Bieber says being at the NHL draft 'a dream'
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'I'm only wearing my dad hat tonight': Manny Malhotra reacts to Canucks drafting son, Caleb
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- Penguins put family first, draft both Ruck twins
- Canes acquire Carlson rights in trade with Ducks
- Sharks select 7-1 Karmanov, tallest ever in draft
- Blues acquire Carlo from Leafs for pair of picks
- Leafs, with Bieber's help, draft McKenna at No. 1
- Rangers acquire Dorofeyev, Vegas' top goal scorer
- Shoulder surgery likely to shelve Jarvis 4-6 months
- Ducks send McTavish to Blues for 2 1st-rounders
- 🏒 Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027?
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
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NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
