The 2026 NHL Draft has come to a close, and the league's future stars are set to make their mark. The Rapid 7 draft recap from NHL.com provides an in-depth look at the top picks and how they will shape the teams' rosters for years to come. With the first overall pick, the Colorado Avalanche selected highly touted forward, Ethan Fitzgerald, who is expected to bring a dynamic scoring presence to the team. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes used their top 5 picks to bolster their defense, selecting a pair of shutdown blue-liners in the process. The full recap offers a detailed breakdown of every pick, highlighting the draft's biggest winners and losers.