Liam and Markus Ruck got their wish. The Penguins picked Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday, and then took Markus Ruck at No. 39 on Saturday to reunite the twin brothers in Pittsburgh. The Flames also welcomed a familiar name to the franchise by drafting Joe Iginla, son of Jarome, with the 65th overall pick.
The Leafs drafted defenceman Mans Gudmundsson from Färjestad in the third round. "I screamed," he told TSN. "Amazing feeling in my body." The 18-year-old, who models his game on Moritz Seider, received a call from countryman Mats Sundin welcoming him to the Leafs organization.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for two third-round picks (No. 73 and 76) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Carlo was acquired by the Leafs from the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward Fraser Minten, a first and a fourth-round draft pick in March of 2025.
Senators general manager Steve Staios meets with the media to discuss the recent deals he's made and their selections from the weekend at the NHL Draft.
Maple Leafs assistant GM of player evaluation Judd Brackett met with the media after the 2026 draft to discuss the 10 selections the club made, their potential, joining the Leafs, and more.
After a draft that saw the Maple Leafs make 10 selections, GM John Chayka met with the media to break down the class, and discuss the philosophy that went into selecting the players that they did.
While Maple Leafs GM John Chayka acknowledges that there are holes in the Maple Leafs lineup, he says they'll be disciplined in the marketplace in trying to improve the team.
Newest Maple Leafs star Gavin McKenna says he received around 60 text messages after being drafted first overall Friday night, including from Leafs captain Auston Matthews and his idol Patrick Kane. McKenna can't wait to meet everyone in Toronto and is motivated to earn a big role on the team.
The Maple Leafs officially introduce Gavin McKenna in Toronto after selecting the Whitehorse, Yukon native with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin detail why McKenna was the right choice at No. 1 and McKenna shares his excitement around playing for the Leafs.
Adam Novotny is eager to join the Canucks and join Czechia compatriot Filip Hronek after he was taken with the 24th overall pick in the draft. Novotny describes his emotions after being selected by Vancouver and shares why it's extra special to be drafted by a Canadian team.
The Flames picked Jack Hextall with their 30th overall selection and the USHL centre says he blacked out with excitement. Hextall shares his feelings after being taken in the first round and explains that he's half Canadian, so he can't wait to play north of the border in Calgary.
The Senators' 32nd-overall pick Jaxon Cover can't wait to play for a Canadian club and add his creativity to the team. Cover, a late bloomer from the Cayman Islands, explains his emotions after hearing his name called and how he hopes to inspire other players from unconventional places.
Justin Bieber helped the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall at Friday's NHL Draft. The Sharks followed suit by taking Ivar Stenberg second overall, as the first round took place in Buffalo.
After the Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, a decade after taking Auston Matthews with the top pick in the same city, TSN's Mark Masters gauges the excitement from the Leaf fans in attendance and shares what Mckenna had to say about his new captain.
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers in exchange for three draft picks. Vegas is getting the No. 26 and 92 picks in Friday’s draft plus a conditional 2028 first-round selection.
There were nine picks in the first round by Canadian teams, TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to breakdown all nine of those selections.
After Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Jets decided not to move goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, does this indicate a shift in focus to Winnipeg's offseason strategy? Chris Johnston, Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger join Gino Reda to chat Hellebuyck, the latest on Zach Werenski and discuss other trade talks around the league on Insider Trading.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Ottawa’s selection of Jaxon Cover with the 32nd overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Calgary’s selection of Jack Hextall with the 30th overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Montreal’s selection of Gleb Pugachyov with the 26th overall pick.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button provides a scouting report and breakdown on Ottawa’s selection of Jonas Lagerberg Hoen with the 25th overall pick.
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