The most realistic NHL mock draft simulator. Pick any team, draft against 31 AI GMs with unique strategies, make trades, and get your draft grade. Free — no signup required.
🏒 START MOCK DRAFT →Every AI opponent has unique draft strategy, team needs, and trade behavior. No two drafts are the same.
Full trade engine with salary cap integration. Move up, move down, package picks — AI teams will also offer you trades.
410 prospects ranked by aggregating 10 expert sources including Bob McKenzie, Craig Button, and The Athletic.
Instant grades based on value, need, reach, and NHLe projections. Shareable report cards for every pick.
3 named AI advisors argue every pick. Head Scout, Assistant GM, and Owner each have different philosophies.
Built-in draft lottery with real odds. Sim once, run 10K, or watch the full dramatic ceremony.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft takes place June 26-27, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The draft lottery is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
Gavin McKenna (LW, Penn State) is the consensus #1 overall prospect. Other top candidates include Ivar Stenberg (LW, Frölunda SHL), Tynan Lawrence (C, Boston University NCAA), Keaton Verhoeff (RD, North Dakota NCAA), and Alberts Smits (LD, Jukurit Liiga).
HockeyMockDraft.com aggregates rankings from 10 expert sources to build consensus rankings used by the simulator's 31 AI GMs.