How will Gavin McKenna fit on the Maple Leafs? Was Daxon Rudolph the right choice for the Sabres at No. 4? And did the San Jose Sharks begin a countdown to a Stanley Cup? The 2026 NHL Draft picks are in and now we get to decide who won, who lost, who fits, who doesn't, and how it all plays out next season and beyond.

Join The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, along with FloHockey’s Chris Peters, as they recap all the action from the 2026 NHL Draft.

This episode was recorded live at 5:00pm ET on June 27, 2026.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler

With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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This year marks one of the most interesting NHL Draft classes in recent memory. But beyond the near certainty of Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to Toronto, where will players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and the rest of the draft class land? Join The Athletic Hockey Show LIVE for instant reactions and expert analysis throughout the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Co-presented by FloHockey, and hosted by The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, alongside FloHockey's Chris Peters, this special event will feature the sharpest minds in the business, breaking down every pick and every trade, with exclusive access to the best prospects highlights around. You won't find coverage like this anywhere else.

This episode was recorded live at 7:00pm ET on June 26, 2026.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler

With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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The 2026 NHL Draft is just two days away, but the action started early with a flurry of picks and players traded over the last few days. Today, the Prospect Series crew breaks down the deals for Bowen Byram, Jordan Kyrou, William Eklund, and Simon Nemec, the total shakeup to the draft order, and last minute intel ahead of Friday night. Plus, quick thoughts on highly-touted 2027 prospect Landon DuPont reportedly going to Michigan next season.

This episode was recorded live at 12:00pm ET on June 24, 2026.

Join us for The Athletic Hockey Show x FloHockey NHL Draft Live on YouTube for the entire first round of the NHL Draft on Friday, June 26 at 7:00pm ET and a full draft recap after the last pick is made on Saturday, June 27.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler

With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow

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