NHL Draft Notebook - June 25, 2026

The NHL Draft is in full swing, and there's plenty happening behind the scenes as teams make moves and evaluations that will shape their futures for years to come. Front offices are working the phones, scouts are filing reports, and the draft floor is buzzing with the kind of activity that separates contenders from pretenders. This notebook captures the day's key developments, trades, and storylines that matter most as the draft unfolds.