# NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have five selections

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-19 08:07 UTC · Category: Sports

## Executive Summary
The NHL reveals the 2026 draft order as the Pittsburgh Penguins secure five picks, sparking analysis of a talent‑rich class

## Intelligence Brief
The league announced the official order for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, confirming that the Pittsburgh Penguins will make five selections. Coverage emphasizes player rankings and mock drafts.


NHL.com and The New York Times publish consensus boards that spotlight forward Gavin McKenna and note a strong defensive crop. Bleacher Report offers a mock draft preview eight days before the first round, while TribLIVE.com highlights the Penguins’ five picks.


Future reports are expected to follow the actual selections, tracking where McKenna, Caleb Malhotra and other top‑ranked prospects are chosen and how the Penguins allocate their five slots.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| NHL.com | 2026 NHL draft preview: The top players in our annual consensus rankings | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPT2xlMy1jS2Ntc1BMZlRVYVdqUjJLalFWWWd6TTFxVzE4NXQwanBxYXAtSjJjanBXWUVtck5NaHNINV83SGlYcWtFT0VaSDZTVGdEM1JvMHdPc21UdkRiMFZMMFJzTHppSGROaXQ2d2xFV2tPV29Pc1pLNi1FeHVPaUdYZDFYeHlnN3Nj?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | 2026 NHL Draft consensus big board: McKenna, strong D crop headline class | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxOa2FURWZSZklKbzVqS3NpLWVldXRvM0l5aEFRclBxZW1PRGh3U3hveFBkZnlCbjRIdHFtd0VfX0FkdGVWcThnR1pSSk5leF9yTGhYYmNYcGc1cjJ3QjZnYXFrZVVlZFdISHlPMWFBUUZUM1pqTlVkckdvZGZyTzdpanNROVMyYi1DUmpWX1FldnF1N0hSdXB6TXRaWUZOVGJ5TXZ5TkJ1bGpBOG82ZHlrQjVvT21TLTQ?oc=5) |
| Bleacher Report | New NHL Mock Draft 2026 Starring Gavin McKenna Revealed by Expert with 8 Days to Go Until 1st Round | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNdzMwYkkxSmlZZDA3N0tFQ3JkeFQxUkJjV1hoTmYtVHpZc2VXeDR0eFdPTlhvSG1zdmZmM2lscnBZX0g4RmNLZVFGblVfMEhXWE1BdjBrd296RFRDTno0cGZXQ3VwZExXTGJNOHg1bFZOOFdZVVlna3VMMUhFM3UxTzREbFRMMWtmdUZiLUwyT3dGX1ZPLWRsdzVDblY1S3pRY3M1ZnRjRTI0RThNUTM2V1NEZHFtQ1pXODlNeTY1djBaOUZ4aWpHUHpBVnpaQQ?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Gavin McKenna’s floor? Caleb Malhotra to Canucks? 2026 NHL Draft mailbag | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxOVXFoSDl6RTJYdUFQSmZweG5ldVRQTEUtblRJTWRLaDh3bnhPYlduXzMxSWVsMmZlR09xRWpiMHFpRmZ0QU9Gb1J1MWZjVXpRaENmSzJBNUtORUx4SUUtNjYycENQZ0lwT2w3Rl9WOTdxamNWUEF6Z05BQzc5SnNXdm5Pd1ZrSmNobTNVc2lVZVNkNl8wSFpqajhhcXBOMkJ5MmJlbEFKSQ?oc=5) |
| TribLIVE.com | NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have five selections | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQVnpFU3ZMNFRTalhWX3NtYnR0NEZ0Z3V1dDNkelFrbEFwMUdhdDBaWm1rZW4zM0dXZ0xnaXYydUNUOVpwdGlTc08wTEZIU1NwZzV1bVhkaUVxd0lPUWgwRHdwTDd1cUxpdkd6R1FDZE9mX1pkc2Z4SXdqVWpVUnVNM3pVVGd1c2FIUjdzVk9OUHN6bFBfNlI5MHdn?oc=5) |

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