Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg have given scouts and experts plenty to think about when it comes to the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft but in the end, it was the magnificent Canadian who stood alone atop TSN's Final Draft Ranking.
Liam Ruck lands in the 26th spot and while his talented twin brother, Markus, did not crack the top 32, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button believes the two players have the chance to do special things in the NHL.
Chase Reid, Carson Carels and Viggo Bjorck round out the top five in TSN's Final Draft Ranking and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button breaks down their special attributes.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button takes on six rapid fire questions including, who is this year's biggest wild card, if there is a goalie that could break into the first round and who is more likely to be a finalist for the Calder Trophy next season?
Ethan Belchetz has developed in size and skill over the last few years while Malte Gustafsson proved he can handle playing against grown men in the SHL this year. Both players highlight the players ranked 11 through 20.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button and TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado join Gino Reda to discuss the Senators' motivation to get the best return they could right now for Brady Tkachuk with the writing on the wall, and what they feel is next for Ottawa.
The Ottawa Senators are trading captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. Tkachuk had 22 goals and 59 points in 60 games with the Senators last season. He did not record a point in four playoff games as the Senators were eliminated in the first round.
Jason Dickinson is staying put in Edmonton. The forward and the Oilers reached a five-year, $20 million extension that carries a cap hit of $4 million and takes a pending unrestricted free agent off the board. Dickinson had seven goals and 17 points in 64 games split between the Blackhawks and Oilers last season.
With Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers to join his brother Matthew, SportsCentre takes a look at some other notable sibling duos in NHL history.
TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado shares if he's shocked by the Ottawa Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, where the Sens go from here, and how disappointing is it to see Brady leave Ottawa like this.
Brady Tkachuk's time in Ottawa started at the 2018 NHL Draft when the Senators drafted him with the fourth overall pick. He was named captain of the Senators in the 2021-22 season and helped Ottawa snap an eight-year playoff drought in the 2024-25 campaign. SportsCentre takes a look at the forward's tenure in Ottawa.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston breaks down how Brady Tkachuk's trade to the Florida Panthers came together, how disappointing this is for the Senators, and more.
The Hurricanes held their Stanley Cup parade in Raleigh on Saturday, with over 100,000 fans in attendance to celebrate the team's second Cup win, and their first in 20 years.
Nicolas Deslauriers and general manager Eric Tulsky announced a two-year extension for the Hurricanes forward in front of fans at the team’s Stanley Cup parade.
Top NHL draft prospect Viggo Bjorck plays bigger than his 5-foot-9 frame would suggest. The Djurgardens centre credits his rivalry with big brother Wilson, a Canucks prospect, for boosting his compete level. The pair won World Junior gold together and Viggo tells TSN a reunion in Vancouver "would be super amazing."
Viggo Bjorck was thrilled to meet idol Sidney Crosby at the World Championship and walked away from the event with a signed stick from the Penguins captain. It's actually Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, who may be a better role model for the Djurgardens centre. Bjorck spoke with TSN ahead of the NHL draft where he's expected to be a top pick.
The Toronto Marlies are Calder Cup champions for the second time, and first since 2018, after beating the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5 of the best-of-seven final on Friday night. Easton Cowan had three assists and finished with 18 points in 22 playoff games after his rookie season with the Leafs ended. TOR wins series 4-1.
Jon Gruden won the OHL championship as a head coach with the Hamilton Bulldogs, now he's won an AHL championship as head coach of the Toronto Marlies and he joined Mark Masters after the win to talk about the Marlies run, and more.
Easton Cowan and Ben Danford joined the Toronto Marlies for their playoff run, and saw it through to the end winning the Calder Cup. Former Maple Leaf and current Marlies coaching advisor Mark Giordano joined Mark Masters to discuss the development of the Leafs young prospects after winning the Calder Cup.
Ben Danford shares what it means to win the Calder Cup with rival-turned-pal Easton Cowan, and how this group helped him build his confidence.
Alex Nylander discusses winning the Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies and how his big brother William will be motivated to match his Toronto title.
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