BOLD MOVES: Between Big Trades and Multiple Draft Picks, These Teams Made Major Moves at the NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks made three selections in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft and pulled off a major trade of William Eklund to boot.

J.D. Young of Locked On Sharks joins us to discuss the impact of the picks, the trade and what the realistic expectations are for the team this season as they continue their rebuild. 

The New York Rangers pulled off a major trade for Pavel Dorofeyev to boost their offense and then concentrated on defense at the NHL Draft.

Jon Chik of Locked On NY Rangers joins us to discuss the trade, the draft and what we can expect from the Broadway Blueshirts in free agency this week. 

The Nashville Predators started a new era under GM Chris MacFarland with two first round picks and the addition of Jack Drury via trade from Colorado. 

Jack Williams of Locked On Predators discusses the draft haul, where this places the Preds and what the team is likely to try to do this week in NHL free agency. 

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.

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