AnalysisSunny Mehta is the general manager of the Devils. Bruce Bennett / Getty ImagesJune 26, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated The New Jersey Devils have five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: Nos. 12, 35, 44, 140, 172. Here’s what to expect.Pronman’s team needsLuke Hughes is a dynamic, explosive skater on the blue line, and the Devils added a premium goaltending prospect in Mikhail Yegorov. With the back end and crease looking strong, New Jersey needs to focus on adding high-end skill and finishing talent to its forward pipeline.
Names to watchIn recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks:12. Wyatt Cullen, LW35. Marcus Nordmark, LW44. Charlie Morrison, D140. Samuel Eriksson, D172. Artyom Matyuk, CJun 26, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
