NHL DRAFT

2026 NHL Draft | Buffalo, NY

Round 1: Friday, June 26

Rounds 2-7: Saturday, June 27

2026 Blues Draft Picks

Tynan Lawrence

C - Fredericton, N.B., CAN

Round 1, Pick 11

Lawrence’s explosive skating, relentless pressure, and strong two-way instincts make him a constant threat in all three zones.

Maddox Dagenais

C - Blanville, QC, CAN

Round 1, Pick 16

Dagenais’ explosive speed, powerful crossovers and relentless pace make him a constant threat in transition.

Luke Schairer

D - Charlotte, NC, USA

Round 3, Pick 75

Explosive skater Luke Schairer pairs elite top-end speed with shutdown defender mobility, using angling, stick work and precision to break up rushes and quickly diffuse plays.

Landon Nycz

D - Brownstown, MI, USA

Round 4, Pick 107

Nycz’s mobility stands out, highlighted by a high activity rate and projectable size, while his scanning, active stick and flashes of explosiveness add to an intriguing skill set.

Vladimir Proskurin

G - Moscow, RUS

Round 4, Pick 123

Proskurin is an explosive, athletic goaltender who recovers quickly from deep extensions, maintaining strong positioning and control.

Nicholas Bogas

D - Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA 

Round 5, Pick 139

Bogas is a relentlessly physical defender who delivers heavy hits and constant net-front pushback, never giving opponents space.

Carter Stevens

RW - Almonte, ON, CAN

Round 5, Pick 150

Stevens creates in tight spaces, getting open for quick-release shots and moving pucks efficiently with sharp, playmaking touches.

Lars Steiner

RW - Schiers, CHE

Round 6, Pick 171

Steiner drives play with a strong two-way game, using physicality, positioning and puck retrieval to disrupt opponents and create chances.

Colin Fitzgerald

C - Peterborough, ON, CAN

Round 7, Pick 203

Powerful shooter with a heavy release, Fitzgerald drives play physically, winning battles and creating chaos at the net front.

Draft Notes

  • The 15th overall pick from Detroit was acquired by the Blues in the March 6, 2026 trade that sent Justin Faulk to the Red Wings. The Blues also acquired defenseman Justin Holl, prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov and San Jose’s third-round pick (No. 73) in the deal.

  • Colorado’s first-round pick (No. 29) was acquired by the Blues in the deal that sent Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders. The Blues also received Jonathan Drouin, Marcus Gidlof and New Jersey’s third-round pick (No. 76) in the deal. 

  • The Blues acquired Dallas’ fourth-round pick, along with Thomas Bordeleau, in a Feb. 4, 2026 trade that sent Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils.

  • On Aug. 13, 2024, the Blues and Penguins swapped picks — the Blues received a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 150), while Pittsburgh received St. Louis’ 2026 second-round pick and a 2025 third-round pick.

  • The Blues acquired forward Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Capitals on June 23, 2026, in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou.

  • On June 26, 2026 Blues acquire Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for first round picks No. 15 and 29 in the 2026 NHL Draft.

  • Blues pick up defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for picks No. 73 and 76 in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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