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First Round of NHL Draft Is Set for Friday at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center

Two-day draft puts spotlight on hockey’s future stars.
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First Round of NHL Draft Is Set for Friday at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center
Carson Carels (L) and Chase Reid (R) attend the NHL Draft Top Prospects Media Availability at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on June 9, 2026. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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Hockey futures will be decided on Friday at the NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York.

The NHL knows no rest. Less than two weeks after the Carolina Hurricanes won a second franchise Stanley Cup championship in six games over the Vegas Golden Knights, the league is spotlighting who many believe will be their future marquee skaters and goalies at the annual NHL Draft.

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Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.