In a stunner, the Islanders moved up nine spots to land the No. 1 pick. The Isles had the second-lowest odds of winning the top pick at 3.5%, but now will kick off the draft for the first time since ...
The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators Wed, January 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM PST Ottawa's apparent "loss" at the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery helped push them in the direction of two future stars.
It’s that time of year again. The 2026 NHL Draft will take place this June, with the lottery expected sometime in the spring.