The Predators selected a flashy offensive playmaker with their first pick of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Multiple Nashville Predators are keeping their skates sharp at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase.

Though they lack superstars in the pipeline, the Nashville Predators have a respectable prospect pool with depth in every position.

First-round picks and sleeper prospects dazzled at Ford Ice Center, where Wyatt Cullen’s game-winner and Yegor Surin’s physical presence signaled a bright offensive future for Smashville.

Wyatt Cullen recorded 16 points in 15 games in the USHL this season

The 2026 NHL Draft brings together the next generation of hockey stars as all 32 franchises look to shape their futures. From elite prospects expected to go in the first round to under-the-radar talents with breakout potential, the draft is one of the league's most exciting offseason events. Follow every selection, trade, and surprise as teams build for tomorrow and young players take the first step toward realizing their NHL dreams on hockey's biggest stage.

The next positional rankings for the 2026 NHL draft are wingers, highlighted by Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, who are likely the two best players in the draft.

Our next Pittsburgh Penguins draft profile dives into prospect Wyatt Cullen.