"Excitement is building in the hockey world as the National Hockey League has unveiled the draft order for the highly anticipated 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. Set to take place at the iconic KeyBank Center in Buffalo, this year's draft promises to be a thrilling event for fans and scouts alike. The draft order, which is determined by the previous season's standings, has been finalized, and teams are now gearing up to select the next crop of talented young players who will shape the future of the league. With the NHL's top prospects waiting in the wings, this year's draft is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory."
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today the current order of selection for the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
