Lightning select D Tomas Kralovic with 90th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Slovakian native scored 31 points in during the 2025-26 season

2026 Draft Graphics _ Pick 90 _ Kralovic _ 16x9
By Benjamin Pierce
TampaBayLightning.com

With the 90th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning have selected defenseman Tomas Kralovic of HC Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia.

Kralovic, 20, scored six goals and 31 points in 52 games of professional hockey during the 2025-26 season, pacing all Bratislava defensemen in points. 

The Slovakian added 71 penalty minutes and finished plus-17.

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