Winners and Losers From 2026 NHL Draft Weekend

Edmonton Oilers labelled as "losers" of the 2026 NHL draft. Hmm

This in from prospect expert Scott Wheeler of the Athletic, his take that the Edmonton Oilers were the "losers" of the 2026 NHL entry draft, along with the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

Winners and Losers From 2026 NHL Draft Weekend

The main focus of every NHL Draft weekend is the players hearing their names called, whether it is at the top of the class or at the end of the seventh round. But that is only part of what happens over the weekend, as trades are completed and the foundation for future moves is built.

MTPS: Draft Day Trades—The Winners, The Losers, and the WTF

Fun fact—most trades aren't meant to have winners or losers. A good trade means each team gets what it wants and usually both sides have to endure a little bit of pain in the deal. Think of it this way: If you take your family to Disney World, you're dropping around $10,000 for a week of fun. That's a lot. And, by the same token, when you look back on that trip five years down the road, you're not thinking about the $10,000; you're thinking abou…