BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Thomas Bleyl poses for a portrait after being selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators 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: Thomas Bleyl poses for a portrait after being selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators 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: Thomas Bleyl poses for a portrait after being selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators 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: Thomas Bleyl poses for a portrait after being selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators 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: Thomas Bleyl poses for a portrait after being selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators 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: Jack Hextall poses for a portrait after being selected 30th overall by the Calgary Flames 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: Jack Hextall poses for a portrait after being selected 30th overall by the Calgary Flames 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: Jack Hextall poses for a portrait after being selected 30th overall by the Calgary Flames during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)