
Chicago Blackhawks Fall In 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, Will Make 4th Overall Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to make the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft following the draft lottery.
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The Chicago Blackhawks are going to make the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft following the draft lottery.

The Detroit Red Wings sent their first-round pick in the 2026 draft to the St. Louis Blues for Justin Faulk; the Maple Leafs moved up from No. 5 to 1.

New York Islanders D-man Matthew Schaefer, Anaheim Ducks right winger Beckett Sennecke and Montreal Canadiens right winger Ivan Demidov are the NHL's 2025-26 Calder Trophy finalists.

After lightning failed to strike twice in the lottery, New York eyes defensive reinforcements. With the 13th pick, the Isles could target blueliner Ryan Lin to bolster their depth.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, a victory at a critical time for a franchise that failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.

The Boston Bruins will not acquire the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2026 first-round pick following Tuesday's NHL Draft Lottery.

NHL Draft Lottery: Maple Leafs Win, Sharks Get Second; Florida Panthers Pick 9th

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, so the Bruins will not receive their pick.

Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.