Draft & Prospects
Teams Forfeiting 2026 First-Round Picks
The New York Times breaks down trade conditions stripping several NHL clubs of their 2026 first-rounders, a high-stakes gamble from last summer's deals. GMs who swung big now sweat protection clauses and lottery odds as the season unfolds. These lost assets loom large for rebuilding squads, forcing creative deadline strategies.
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