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This year marks one of the most interesting NHL Draft classes in recent memory. But beyond the near certainty of Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to Toronto, where will players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and the rest of the draft class land? Join The Athletic Hockey Show LIVE for instant reactions and expert analysis throughout the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
Co-presented by FloHockey, and hosted by The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, alongside FloHockey's Chris Peters, this special event will feature the sharpest minds in the business, breaking down every pick and every trade, with exclusive access to the best prospects highlights around. You won't find coverage like this anywhere else.
This episode was recorded live at 17:00pm ET on June 26, 2026.
Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler
With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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