A total of seven players, affecting six different NHL teams, will re-enter the 2026 NHL Draft upon the June 1 expiration of their draft rights. Absent from this list is former Kitchener Rangers forward Jack Pridham (TBL), who was prepared for re-entry until Tampa Bay recently acquired his rights via a trade with Chicago (amid much speculation, Pridham is said to be headed to the University of Denver for 2026-27). These players, as well as their former team and draft year, are listed below.
G Ryerson Leenders (OHL Brantford): BUF in 2024
C Hunter Laing: (WHL Saskatoon): CGY in 2024
G Landon Miller (OHL Soo): DET in 2024
C Max Graham (ECHL Wheeling): PIT in 2024
C Kaden Pitre (OHL North Bay): TBL in 2024
D Nathan Mayes (WHL Spokane): TOR in 2024
W Matthew Hlacar (OHL Kitchener): TOR in 2025