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Ottawa Senators' first-round pick restored: Who should they pick?

Instead of forfeiting their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft, the Ottawa Senators will select 32nd overall. Here are four prospects to watch:

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NHL draft lottery odds: Five teams with the best odds of winning the first overall pick

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NHL opts not to make Senators forfeit a 1st round pick for nullified 2021 trade

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NHL Modifies Senators Punishment Stemming from Devils Forward

The National Hockey League has announced a modification to the disciplinary sanction previously imposed on the Ottawa Senators related to their involvement in the July 2021 trade of forward Evgenii Da...

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Senators' forfeited first-round pick restored; becomes 32nd overall pick

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NHL Gives Ottawa Senators Back A First-Round Pick, Fines Them $1 Million

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Podcast: Blackhawks draft lottery recap, NHL playoffs review, Ian Mitchell interview

In a jam-packed and fun episode of the podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and James Neveau discuss the Blackhawks losing the NHL lottery and how it benefits Chicago. They also review the playoff matchups and their predictions, changes they would make ...

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Comparing the NHL’s top draft lottery contenders after the trade deadline

With more than three-quarters of the 2025-26 NHL season in the books, the race for the first-overall pick is kicking into high gear. Of course, it’s impossible to clinch the No.

NBC Connecticut

Islanders and Utah Hockey Club move up board in NHL Draft Lottery stunner

In a stunner, the Islanders moved up nine spots to land the No. 1 pick. The Isles had the second-lowest odds of winning the top pick at 3.5%, but now will kick off the draft for the first time since selecting center John Tavares in 2009. It will be the ...