BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on as Thomas Bleyl of the United States is drafted by the Nashville Predators with the thirty-first overall pick during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Jeffrey Hurlbert poses for a portrait after being selected 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on as Jaxon Cover of the United States is drafted by the Ottawa Senators with the thirty-second overall pick during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)