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Company positioned for growth with renewed focus on luxury retail, solid operational and financial foundation and strong brand partner relationships following completion of restructuring process

Exemplar Luxury Group ("ELG" or the "Company"), formerly Saks Global, the luxury collective that comprises leading multi-brand luxury retailers Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, announced the successful completion of its restructuring process and emergence from chapter 11 under new ownership. With a substantially strengthened balance sheet, including a nearly 75% debt reduction, sufficient liquidity and the full backing of its capital partners and other key stakeholders, ELG is focused on driving long-term, profitable growth and leading multi-brand luxury retail in the U.S.

"This pivotal moment reinforces the enduring strength of our business, our luxury banners and our team as we look ahead to a bright future guided by our relentless devotion to our customers," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer, Exemplar Luxury Group. "Moving forward as Exemplar Luxury Group reflects the shared ideals that anchor each of our banners and our commitment to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail across all three. As the gateway to the U.S. luxury customer, we are uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences to drive growth for Exemplar Luxury Group and the broader luxury ecosystem. We are deeply grateful to our customers, brand partners, capital partners and colleagues, whose loyalty and support have made this possible."

Strong Foundation for the Future

As a result of decisive actions the Company has taken throughout the restructuring process, ELG has a solid financial foundation with a right-sized capital structure and the liquidity necessary to support long-term growth and profitability. ELG will continue to leverage its differentiated capabilities, including its integrated retail model, anchored by an optimized store footprint, e-commerce platforms and remote selling services, to best serve its customers.

Looking ahead, ELG will reimagine luxury retail by harnessing rich customer insights to curate distinct product assortments and deliver personalized experiences tailored to the evolving needs of the luxury customer. This is powered by a best-in-class team, including long-tenured selling associates who foster lasting customer relationships, and experienced leaders that bring deep institutional knowledge, strong connections with brand partners and a strategic mindset to guide the Company into the future. As ELG looks to advance its leading role in the luxury retail ecosystem as the premier gateway to the U.S. luxury consumer, the Company is focused on unlocking the full potential of the combined entity.

Van Raemdonck continued, "We greatly appreciate the commitment of our new owners, who understand the value of our banners and the growth opportunity for Exemplar Luxury Group. It is a new day for ELG and we are focused on executing our business plan with discipline and investing in the experiences that matter most to our customers. Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman have long set the standard for luxury retail in the U.S., and we are committed to building upon that legacy."

Board and Governance

In conjunction with the Company's emergence, its Board of Directors has been newly reconstituted. Pentwater Capital Management and Bracebridge Capital, the investment firms that have partnered with the Company throughout the restructuring process, will each have two representatives on the seven-person board. In addition, van Raemdonck and the following two independent directors have been named:Dave Kimbell, who previously served as CEO of Ulta Beauty. He has also held leadership positions at PepsiCo and The Procter & Gamble Company, and currently serves on the Board of Best Buy, Inc.

Philippe Schaus, who most recently served as President and Global CEO of Moët Hennessy after his role as the Global Chairman and CEO of DFS Group, while being a Member of the Executive Committee of LVMH for over 12 years.

Advisors

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Haynes and Boone, LLP served as legal counsel, PJT Partners served as investment banker, Berkeley Research Group served as financial advisor and C Street Advisory Group served as strategic communications advisor to the Company.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel, Lazard Frères & Co, LLC served as investment banker, FTI Consulting, Inc. served as financial advisor and Kekst CNC served as strategic communications advisor to the ad hoc group of the Company's senior secured bondholders.

About Exemplar Luxury Group

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective that comprises iconic luxury retailers, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed names in luxury and deep customer relationships enhanced by the industry's most comprehensive insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

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On Winning, by Vince Lombardi

"Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all-time thing. You don't win once in awhile, you don't do things right once in awhile, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."

-Vince Lombardi

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Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild is the 2025-26 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Voting for this honor was conducted among NHL Club General Managers and a panel of NHL executives, print and broadcast media at the conclusion of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Guerin was at a team dinner when he was surprised with the trophy by his wife, family and friends.

The GM for the gold medal-winning 2026 U.S. Men’s Olympic team was a Jim Gregory finalist for the first time and the first winner representing the Wild since the award was established in 2009-10.

Guerin was named on 37 of 40 ballots as a top-three selection for 131 voting points, finishing atop a close race with second-place Chris MacFarland (123 points). MacFarland, whose four-year tenure as Colorado Avalanche GM ended earlier this month when he joined the Nashville Predators, garnered the most first-place votes (20) and was listed on 31 ballots.

Guerin’s blockbuster move to acquire Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes in a Dec. 12 trade sparked the Wild (46-24-12, 104 points) to the seventh-best record in the NHL and a First Round playoff win over the No. 3 overall Dallas Stars. Hughes logged an average of 27:54 per game in his 48 regular-season games with Minnesota, the highest figure in the NHL over that span, and tallied 5‑48—53 to set franchise records for assists and points in a season by a defenseman. Hughes joined an already-strong Wild roster that Guerin had built serving as Wild GM since 2019, including 50+ point scorers Kirill Kaprizov (89; who Guerin signed to an eight-year extension prior to the start of the season), Matt Boldy (85), Mats Zuccarello (54), Joel Eriksson Ek (51) and Brock Faber (51). Other additions to the Wild included summer acquisitions Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm and Trade Deadline moves for Bobby Brink, Nick Foligno and Jeff Petry.

2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award Voting

Points

(1st-2nd-3rd)

1.

Bill Guerin, MIN

131

(14-19-4)

2.

Chris MacFarland, COL

123

(20-6-5)

3.

Pat Verbeek, ANA

29

(2-5-4)

4.

Kyle Dubas, PIT

21

(2-2-5)

5.

Kent Hughes, MTL

20

(0-4-8)

6.

Eric Tulsky, CAR

14

(0-2-8)

7.

Daniel Briere, PHI

7

(1-0-2)

8.

Don Sweeney, BOS

6

(1-0-1)

t-9.

Julien BriseBois, TBL

3

(0-1-0)

Jarmo Kekalainen, BUF

3

(0-1-0)

11.

Jim Nill, DAL

2

(0-0-2)

12.

Steve Staios, OTT

1

(0-0-1)

(5-3-1 points allocation)

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#CruisingPeachy Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Returns October 1-4, 2026

The "Concours of the East," presented by A. Lange & Söhne, adds the inaugural Supercar Concours for a two-concours weekend in Newport, Rhode Island

Fresh off being named Motoring Event of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards, just three years after receiving the organization's Rising Star Award, Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week returns October 1–4, 2026.

In just seven years, the "Concours of the East" has become one of the most recognized automotive gatherings in the United States, uniting automotive history, design, sport, and luxury with leading marques including Ford, McLaren, and Porsche, against the backdrop of Newport's Gilded Age mansions and coastal scenery.

"Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has become something truly special in a remarkably short time," said Nic Waller, president of the Audrain Group. "Newport is where automotive excellence, luxury and history converge, blending heritage with innovation."

The week culminates on Sunday, October 4, with the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, at Fort Adams State Park, where more than 180 historically significant automobiles — spanning early-1900s motorcars through modern collector icons — will compete for class honors, the Willie K. Vanderbilt Trophy, and Best of Show.

New for 2026: Audrain Supercar Concours

For the first time, Motor Week expands into a two-concours weekend with the inaugural Audrain Supercar Concours on Saturday, October 3 at Fort Adams — more than 75 of the rarest supercars and hypercars of the past thirty years competing for their own Best of Show, celebrating the innovation and engineering shaping today's automotive collector landscape.

"The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week has become something truly special in a remarkably short time," said Nic Waller, President of the Audrain Group. "Newport offers a setting where automotive excellence, luxury, and history naturally converge. The addition of the Supercar Concours allows us to celebrate both the heritage of the automobile and the innovation shaping its future."

2026 Motor Week HighlightsOngoing: Best Shown – Winners from the Audrain Collections, an Audrain Automobile Museum exhibit of 18 concours-winning cars; and the Motor Week Village at the International Tennis Hall of Fame (Fri.–Sat. at 10:00 am), featuring the Broad Arrow Auction preview and A Decade of Donations, celebrating the Museum's permanent collection — including Doris Duke's Cadillac Series 75 Derham Limousine and Katharine Hepburn's Chrysler Imperial.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 11:00 am- 3:00 pm: Audrain Hat Luncheon at Rough Point, benefiting a local women's charity; Wine by the Water at Forty 1° North from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm; and the public Supercar Tour along Newport's iconic Ocean Drive beginning at 2:00 pm.

Friday, Oct. 2, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: The Gathering, a bespoke luxury garden party at Doris Duke's Rough Point; the Broad Arrow Auction (4:00 pm) — the exclusive auction partner's first-ever Northeast sale; and Whisky by the Water with The Macallan, a curated Fine & Rare whisky experience at The Reef from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Saturday, Oct. 3: The public Cars & Coffee at Fort Adams (7:30 am – 9:30 am); the public Tour d'Elegance, a scenic drive across Aquidneck Island concluding with a two-hour display on Bellevue Avenue beginning at 11:00 am; the inaugural Supercar Concours from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Fort Adams; Hilltop Hangout at Newport Craft Brewery (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm); and the Audrain Casino Royale Gala at 6:30 pm at the Village, presented by Broad Arrow Auctions and hosted by Jay Leno and automotive historian Donald Osborne, featuring a special appearance by the legendary Aston Martin DB5 — one of only two commissioned to promote the 1965 James Bond film.

Sunday, Oct. 4, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm: The Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, at Fort Adams State Park.

Educational seminars throughout the week include The Future of the Emory Outlaw with Jay Leno and Rod Emory, Supercars & Hypercars: Moving Forward and Looking Back, and A Life in Design: Creating Objects of Desire & Necessity with Jay Leno, Lukas Czinger & Spike Feresten. The full schedule of events can be found here.

Additional announcements regarding featured classes, special guests, automotive debuts, and luxury partnerships for the 2026 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week will be unveiled in the coming months.

Plan Your Visit

Complimentary trolley service will loop continuously between official parking areas, partner hotels, the Audrain Automobile Museum, and key Motor Week venues, with curated ferry service to Fort Adams from Jamestown and Newport. Full schedules available at audrainconcours.com ahead of the event.

To purchase tickets, for sponsorship opportunities, and event updates, visit https://www.audrainconcours.com/.

About the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

The annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week celebrates the diversity, elegance and timelessness of both classic and modern automobiles and the passionate community surrounding them. Featuring a week of curated automotive gatherings, luxury experiences, scenic tours, exhibitions and educational programming, the event culminates with the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance, a world-class showcase of historically significant automobiles displayed in one of America's most iconic coastal destinations.

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#BigAppleBusiness #ProductAlert @Bethenny BETHENNY FRANKEL JOINS dpHUE AS CHIEF BRAND OFFICER, INVESTOR AND STRATEGIC PARTNER

The entrepreneur, investor, and trusted consumer advocate joins the category-leading hair color and care brand to help shape innovation, expand consumer education, and drive its next phase of growth.

dpHUE, the premium hair color and care brand known for helping consumers achieve and maintain salon-quality color at home, today announced that entrepreneur, investor, and consumer advocate Bethenny Frankel has acquired a meaningful ownership stake in the company and joined its leadership team as Chief Brand Officer.

Bethenny Frankel, Chief Brand Officer, dpHUE

In this newly created role, Frankel will work closely with founder Donna Pohlad and the dpHUE executive team to help guide innovation, strengthen consumer engagement, expand category awareness, and support the company's long-term growth strategy.

As Chief Brand Officer—or "Chief B Officer"—Frankel will play an active role across product innovation, brand marketing, and consumer education as dpHUE continues to expand its leadership position within the growing hair color maintenance category.

Founded by entrepreneur Donna Pohlad, dpHUE was created to bridge the gap between salon visits by offering professional-grade solutions that help consumers achieve, maintain, and extend beautiful hair color at home. Since its launch, the brand has earned numerous prestige beauty awards and built a loyal following among consumers seeking effective, salon-quality solutions without the complexity traditionally associated with hair color maintenance.

The partnership grew from Frankel's authentic connection to the brand and its products. A longtime advocate for transparency, efficacy, and value, Frankel quickly recognized both the quality of the products and the broader opportunity to help educate consumers about an often-overlooked category. As both an investor and strategic partner, she will help shape future innovation, strengthen the brand's connection with consumers, and support its continued expansion.

"From the beginning, dpHUE has been built on the belief that consumers deserve products that truly solve problems while delivering exceptional results," said Donna Pohlad, Founder of dpHUE. "Bethenny's ability to earn trust and connect with consumers is unmatched. She has built businesses by simplifying complicated categories, telling it like it is, and helping people make smarter decisions. From our earliest conversations, it became clear that we share the same philosophy: create products that genuinely work, solve real problems, and help people feel more confident. Bethenny isn't joining dpHUE as a spokesperson—she's joining as a partner. We're thrilled to welcome her as we continue building the future of dpHUE together."

"I've built my career by identifying gaps in the market, and hair color maintenance is a big one," said Bethenny Frankel. "Women invest so much in their hair color, yet many still struggle and are frustrated between salon visits. What drew me to dpHUE is that the products work, the need is real, the experience is user friendly and the opportunity for growth is enormous. This is high quality at home hair color. I'm excited to help grow and scale this brand that I experienced organically. I'm going to help market and build a company I genuinely believe in, am excited about, and that the market desperately needs."

Frankel's appointment comes as dpHUE enters a new phase of growth, with continued expansion across specialty retail, e-commerce, social commerce, and international markets. Together, dpHUE and Frankel will focus on accelerating innovation, deepening community engagement, and continuing to deliver effective, salon-quality solutions that help consumers look and feel their best between salon visits.

dpHUE products are available at dpHUE.com, Ulta Beauty, Amazon, TikTok Shop, Revolve, Macy's, and Dermstore.

ABOUT dpHUE

dpHUE is a leading premium hair color and care brand dedicated to helping consumers achieve, maintain, and extend salon-quality hair color at home. Founded by entrepreneur Donna Pohlad, the brand has pioneered the hair color maintenance category through award-winning innovations including GLOSS+, Glossy Glaze, Root Touch-Up Kit, Color Dream, Camo+, and its iconic Apple Cider Vinegar collection. Available through leading prestige retailers and digital platforms, dpHUE continues to redefine how consumers care for their hair color between salon visits while helping them look and feel their most confident.

For more information, visit dpHUE.com.

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#CruisingPeachy Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Columbus Auction Fuels Passion for the Collector Car Hobby Across the Midwest With $38.1 Million in Total Auction Sales Highlighted by 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder for $2.695 Million

Barrett-Jackson (https://www.barrett-jackson.com/), The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, fueled the passion for the collector car hobby across the Midwest during the company’s inaugural Columbus Auction, June 25-27, 2026, at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds. The Columbus Auction featured a docket of 550 collectible vehicles that generated more than $37 million in vehicle auction sales with 100% sell-through. Two vehicles sold for a combined $240,000 to benefit charity, bringing the total amount Barrett-Jackson has helped raise over the years to more than $172 million. During the three-day auction, Barrett-Jackson also sold 255 pieces of authentic automobilia for more than $1.1 million, generating total auction sales of $38.1 million.

From the moment the doors opened, the Columbus Auction captured the exact same look, feel and energy as our iconic Scottsdale Auction.

Marking a major milestone, this expansion brought the historic Barrett-Jackson auction block to the Midwest for the first time. The event united generations of enthusiasts and highlighted the deep emotional connection within car culture. The 2026 Columbus Auction showcased a diverse lineup, including nostalgic Americana, record-setting muscle cars, and elite supercars and hypercars. By establishing a presence in Columbus, Barrett-Jackson celebrated the region's automotive heritage and provided local collectors with a premier stage to showcase their passion.

“We chose Columbus as our newest destination because it’s a location where the passion for collector cars runs deep,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “From the moment the doors opened, the Columbus Auction captured the exact same look, feel and energy as our iconic Scottsdale Auction. The incredible turnout by fans, bidders and consignors, and the remarkable sales over these three days, proved that the Buckeye State was revved up to make collector car history with us. Our diverse docket featured 550 collectible vehicles, with late-model supercars, original and professionally restored 1960s muscle cars, as well as custom trucks, commanding premium bids. Of course, the excitement peaked on Super Saturday with the $2.695 million sale of a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot #736) and an original 1969 Boss 429 (Lot #743) that hammered in at $1.045 million — marking a new Boss 429 world auction record.”

The top 10 vehicles sold during the inaugural Columbus Auction include:2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot #736) - $2,695,000

2021 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition (Lot #731) - $1,100,000

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot #743) - $1,045,000

2022 Ford GT (Lot #742) - $913,000

2021 Ford GT Studio Collection Series Edition (Lot #737) - $863,500

1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Licensed 25th Anniversary Limited Edition (Lot #710) - $550,000

2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (Lot #725) - $423,500

2021 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Black Series (Lot #726) - $418,000

1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Widebody Limited Edition (Lot #727) - $357,500

1968 Ford Mustang Licensed Eleanor 25th Anniversary Limited Edition (Lot #738) - $327,800

Barrett-Jackson continued its tradition of giving back to the community with the sale of two charity vehicles. On Friday, the 2022 Ford Bronco (Lot #3001), built in collaboration with Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, sold for $90,000, with 100% of the hammer price benefiting the Joe Burrow Foundation. Lot #3002, a custom 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 pickup designed by Anduril Industries, sold for $150,000, with the entire sale price benefiting the Call of Duty Endowment. In total, Barrett-Jackson helped raise $240,000 for charity in Columbus, bringing the total raised to date for worthy causes to more than $172 million.

Barrett-Jackson also offered 255 pieces of authentic automobilia, all selling with No Reserve, that generated more than $1.1 million in total sales. Top automobilia items included:1920s Standard Gold Crown Fry Model No. 17 Mae West Visible Gas Pump (Lot #9178) - $138,000

Late 1950s-Early '60s Texaco Oil Porcelain Sign with Animated Neon (Lot #9196) - $44,850

1928 Sinclair Oil Wayne Model No. 615 Gas Pump (Lot #9199) - $34,500

1950s Chevron Dealer Porcelain with Animated Neon Sign (Lot #9192) - $28,750

“We wrote an exciting new chapter in our history last week, and we look forward to returning to Columbus’ incredible new facilities for our 2027 auction in Ohio,” said Jackson. “Now our focus shifts to the 2026 Las Vegas Auction this Sept. 10-12 in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Driven by strong momentum from Scottsdale, Palm Beach and Columbus, the collector car market is thriving. Las Vegas is the perfect arena for consignors to put their vehicles in front of qualified bidders ready to purchase the car of their dreams.”

Barrett-Jackson is inviting consignments for the Sept. 10-12 Las Vegas Auction, which will be held in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, walking distance from the host hotel, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. In addition, bidder registration is open, with three packages to choose from and upgrades for Muscle Lounge access and Hammer High Top packages. Advance tickets are on sale now, with special pricing for seniors, military and first responders. Student tickets are $10 and children 12 years of age and younger automatically receive complimentary admission. Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences and hospitality packages are available and offer elevated access.

Download the Barrett-Jackson mobile app on your Apple or Android device to browse the auction vehicles and automobilia, save your favorites, find your way around the auction site and scroll through the event schedule.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson hosts live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nevada, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and HISTORY, as well as “All the Cars, All the Time” via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Also based in Scottsdale, the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom offers a rotating selection of premium vehicles that meet the high standards for which the company is known. Since 1971, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise over $172 million to support more than 200 local and national charities. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Notes From the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft

NOTES FROM THE 2026 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT

A total of 223 players born in 16 countries and from 30 leagues were selected in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, which concluded Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

* Day 1 #NHLStats Live Updates

* Day 1 Recap

* Day 2 #NHLStats Live Updates

QUICK HITS ON THE 2026 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT

* A total of 97 players born outside North America were selected, which ranks second over the past 22 drafts behind 2024 (99).

* A total of 58 U.S.-born players were selected, tied with 2019 for the most over the past dozen drafts. The last year with more was 2014 when 68 U.S.-born players were selected.

* Los Angeles topped all teams with 11 selections, the most the club has made in more than 30 years (12 in 1993).

* A total of 32 goalies were selected, marking the sixth time that many netminders were chosen after 1993 (36), 2001 (34), 2004 (33), 2002 (33) and 2000 (32).

* Brooks Rogowski (No. 33 by VAN) was the first pick of Day 2. Before choosing to take the OHL path with the Oshawa Generals, Rogowski was pursuing a baseball scholarship and considered following in the footsteps of his father, Casey, and uncle, Ryan, who were selected in the MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively. A 6’7” forward, Rogowski was part of a big trend in Buffalo that saw 22 players listed at 6'5” or taller selected – the third straight year with 20 or more players of that height drafted (31 in 2025 and 27 in 2024). Before 2024, there had never been a draft on record with 20-plus players listed at 6'5” or taller in a single year.

* Twin brothers were selected by the same team – Liam Ruck (No. 22) and Markus Ruck (No. 39) by the Penguins – for the first fifth time in NHL Draft history, with the Rucks becoming the highest-selected since Daniel Sedin (No. 2) and Henrik Sedin (No. 3) by the Canucks in 1999. The other twins picked by the same club in the same year: Justin and Drew Daniels (2008 by SJS); Matt and Mark McRae (2000 by ATL); as well as Peter and Chris Ferraro (1992 by NYR). Click here for more on the Ruck brothers.

* Joe Iginla (No. 65 by CGY) was the first pick of Round 3, selected by the franchise with whom his father, Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, captained from 2003-04 to 2012-13. Jarome is the Flames’ all-time leader in games played, goals and points who finished his NHL career with 625-675—1,300 (1,554 GP) accumulated with five clubs. Each of Jarome’s children have now been selected in either the NHL or PWHL Draft, with Joe joining Tij Iginla (No. 6 in 2024 by UTA, the first pick in franchise history) and Jade Iginla (No. 18 in 2026 PWHL Draft by PWHL Hamilton).

* A record-setting four Latvian-born players were selected: Alberts Smits (No. 5 by NYR), Rudolfs Berzkalns (No. 58 by EDM), Patriks Plumins (No. 114 by TOR) and Olivers Murnieks (No. 124 by BUF), who was selected in a special moment on stage. That bested the previous mark of three in 2024, 2022, 2015 and 2002.

* Simas Ignatavicius (No. 40 by FLA) became the fourth Lithuanian, based on birth country or nationality, to be selected in the NHL Draft, following Darius Kasparaitis (No. 5 in 1992), Dainius Zubrus (No. 15 in 1996) and Andrey Pedan (No. 63 in 2011). Ignatavicius was born in Memphis, Tenn., but is a Lithuania national and has represented Lithuania six times on the international stage.

* Niklas Aaram-Olsen (No. 41 by VAN) became the third-highest Norwegian player drafted behind only Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (No. 15 by DET in 2024) and Stian Solberg (No. 23 by ANA in 2024).

* Doman Szongoth (No. 156 by BUF) became the fourth Hungarian player ever selected in the NHL Draft and first since Janos Vas in 2002 (No. 32 to DAL). His father, Kristóf Szongoth, played professionally in Hungary for 20 years and now serves as head coach for the Hungary National Team Development Program.

* Six Czech goaltenders were selected, the most ever in a single NHL Draft. It bested the previous high of four in 2015 when current NHLers Dan Vladar and Karel Vejmelka made up half of that cohort.

* Alexander Karmanov is listed at 7’1’’ and is the tallest player to be drafted in NHL history. The previous record is 6’9” by three players: Zdeno Chara (No. 56 in 1996), Lane Manson (No. 124 in 2002) and Braydyn Chizen (No. 204 in 2016). Karmanov is the first player born in Moldova to be selected in an NHL Draft.

TRADES ON DAY 2 OF THE NHL DRAFT

A total of 20 trades were completed Saturday through the end of Round 7, bringing the two-day total to 33 across the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft (13 Friday including nine announced during the draft).

* The Blackhawks acquired a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 35) from the Devils in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026 (No. 37) and a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 119).

* The Flames acquired a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 42) from the Hurricanes in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026 (No. 51) and a third-round pick in 2026 (No. 68).

* The Lightning acquired a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 52) from the Oilers in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026 (No. 58) and a fifth-round pick in 2026 (No. 133).

* The Blues acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in exchange for two third-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft (Nos. 73 and 76).

* The Canadiens acquired a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 57) from the Hurricanes in exchange for a second-round pick in 2026 (No. 61) and a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 125).

* The Wild acquired a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 83) from the Kings in exchange for a third-round pick in 2026 (No. 89) and a fifth-round pick in 2026 (No. 153).

* The Predators acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the Rangers in exchange for forward Massimo Rizzo and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 148).

* The Capitals acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 101) from the Blue Jackets in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 112) and a fifth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

* The Rangers acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 102) from the Kraken in exchange for two fifth-round picks in 2026 (Nos. 131 and 148).

* The Kings acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 103) from the Canadiens in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 113) and a sixth-round pick in 2026 (No. 190).

* The Penguins acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 111) from the Bruins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026 (No. 170) and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

* The Wild acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 112) from the Blue Jackets in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 121) and a sixth-round pick in 2026 (No. 185).

* The Golden Knights acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 113) from the Canadiens in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 117) and seventh-round pick in 2026 (No. 223).

* The Avalanche acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 140) from the Devils in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2026 (No. 149) and seventh-round pick in 2026 (No. 222).

* The Penguins acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 160) from the Predators in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

* The Maple Leafs acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 161) from the Canucks in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

* The Hurricanes acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Ducks in exchange for defenseman Kyle Masters and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 192).

* The Bruins acquired forward Ivan Ivan from the Avalanche in exchange for forward Fabian Lysell.

* The Golden Knights acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 207) from the Red Wings in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

* The Kings acquired a seventh-round in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 223) from the Canadiens in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL Notes from Round 1 of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft

MAPLE LEAFS SELECT MCKENNA WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK

Picking at No. 1 for the third time in franchise history and first since 2016, the Maple Leafs made left wing Gavin McKenna of Penn State University the top pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. Global superstar Justin Bieber – a Maple Leafs fan and friend of captain Auston Matthews – was on hand to call McKenna’s name in Buffalo, at the same arena Matthews was selected a decade ago when Toronto last had the No. 1 pick.

* McKenna became the first player out of Penn State to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft and the fifth from the NCAA ever to be taken with the No. 1 pick – with three of those coming in the past six. He is coming off a season in which he finished fifth in NCAA scoring with 15-36—51 (35 GP) and became the first Nittany Lion to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

* McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon) became the highest-selected player out of Canada’s Yukon Territory with Dylan Cozens (No. 7 in 2019) the only other player in that category who has been selected in the opening round.

* A member of Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin First Nation, McKenna became the first known Indigenous player selected first overall in nearly 50 years. McKenna made 2026 the third straight NHL Draft to see an Indigenous player selected in Round 1. His draft suit paid homage to his Indigenous heritage.

* Learn more about McKenna in the #NHLStats Pack published ahead of the draft.

STENBERG LEADS HISTORIC SWEDISH SURGE

Ivar Stenberg (Stockholm, Sweden) was selected with the No. 2 pick by the Sharks, triggering a historic night for his country, and became the seventh Swedish-born player to be selected among the top two in the NHL Draft – a new Pacific Division rival Leo Carlsson (No. 2 in 2023 by ANA) was the last before him.

* Stenberg had 11-22—33 with Frolunda in 2025-26 – the fifth-best SHL season ever by a player age 18 or younger – and joined his brother Otto Stenberg (No. 25 in 2023 by STL) as a first-round pick in the NHL Draft. They are the fourth set of Swedish brothers to both be selected in Round 1 of the NHL Draft, following Daniel Sedin (No. 2 in 1999) and Henrik Sedin (No. 3 in 1999), William Nylander (No. 8 in 2014) and Alex Nylander (No. 8 in 2016) as well as William Eklund (No. 7 in 2021) and Victor Eklund (No. 16 in 2025). Of note, the Nylander brothers were both born in Canada, but are Swedish nationals who represent their country in international competition.

* A record seven Swedish-born players entered the NHL on Friday – the most ever in Round 1 – with Viggo Bjorck (No. 8 by WPG), Alexander Command (No. 12 by NJD), Malte Gustafsson (No. 13 by NYI), Elton Hermansson (No. 19 by LAK), Jonas Lagerberg Hoen (No. 25 by OTT) and Marcus Nordmark (No. 28 by ANA) following Stenberg.

* It also marked the second time that four Swedish-born players were selected among the top 15 picks in an NHL Draft, following the 2011 class of Gabriel Landeskog (No. 2 by COL), Adam Larsson (No. 4 by NJD), Mika Zibanejad (No. 6 by OTT) and Jonas Brodin (No. 10 by MIN).

MORE ON ROUND 1

* Round 1 by position: 10 defensemen, 8 left wings, 8 centers and six right wings.

* Round 1 Picks by League: OHL (7), WHL (5), NCAA (5), SWEDEN (3), SWEDEN-JR. (3), QMJHL (2), USHL (2), FINLAND (2), GERMANY (1), RUSSIA-JR. (1) and SWEDEN-2 (1).

* Round 1 Picks By Birth Country: Canada (10), Sweden (7), United States (7), Finland (3), Kazakhstan (2), Czechia (1), Latvia (1) and Russia (1).

* The Rangers made a splash on multiple fronts Friday – they chose Alberts Smits (Valmiera, Latvia) at No. 5 to make him the highest-selected Latvian player in NHL Draft history, displacing Zemgus Girgensens (No. 14 in 2012 by BUF), and acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Golden Knights. Dorofeyev ranked second in the NHL with 12 goals during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Smits’ historic selection capped a season in which he hit an international trifecta by representing Latvia at the World Junior Championship, Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the World Championship.

* For the first time in a quarter-century, a player born in Kazakhstan was picked in the opening round of the NHL Draft with Gleb Pugachyov going at No. 26 (MTL) followed immediately after by Maksim Sokolovskii at No. 27 (PHI) - marking the first time in NHL Draft history that multiple Kazakhstan-born players were selected in the same first round. Overall, only five players born in that country have been first-round picks in the NHL Draft, with Pugachyov and Sokolovskii joining Alexander Perezhogin (No. 25 in 2001 by MTL), Pavel Vorobiev (No. 11 in 2000 by CHI) and Nik Antropov (No. 10 in 1998 by TOR).

* A total of 15 players born outside North America were selected Friday, tied with 1999 and 2018 for the third-highest total in Round 1 in NHL Draft history behind the 17 in 2022 and 16 in 2000.

* The Sharks led all teams with three selections in Round 1, adding Ivar Stenberg (No. 2) and Keaton Verhoeff (No. 9) before trading up to select Ryan Lin (No. 21) – marking the first time the club has made three picks in the opening round and second time they made a pair of top-10 selections. San Jose also became the first team in more than a dozen years to make a top-two selection in three straight drafts.

* A contingent of seven U.S.-born players were selected Friday, led by Chase Reid (Pontiac, Mich.) who went at No. 7 to the Kraken, which was the most since 2021 (8). Jaxon Cover (No. 32 by OTT), who rounded out the group of Americans, was born in Florida but only lived there a month before moving to the Grand Cayman Islands where he spent his childhood. He began his ice hockey journey on roller skates, started attending skating camps at age 10 in Toronto, did not go to his first ice hockey tryout until he was 13 and did not play competitively until he was 14.

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* The NCAA circuit had a strong night with five first-round picks, tied with 2025 and 2002 for the third most in an opening round behind 2003 (7) and 2000 (6).

* For a third straight year, at least four of the top six picks in the NHL Draft were Canadian-born (5 of 6 in 2025 & 4 of 6 in 2024). Before that, the last such occurrence was in 2014 (5 of 6).

* A total of 10 defensemen were selected including four in a row from pick Nos. 4-7 – the first time since 2012 that there was a run of four straight blueliners picked among the top 10 in the NHL Draft. Half of the top 10 picks Friday were blueliners, also a first since 2012 when a record eight of the top 10 were defensemen.

* Four players were selected in the first round with fathers who also played in the NHL: Caleb Malhotra (No. 3) was picked by the Canucks, the team his father, Manny Malhotra, both played for and is the current head coach of; Wyatt Cullen (No. 10) was selected by the Predators, the team his father, Matt Cullen, played 139 games for and defeated in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final; Maddox Dagenais (No. 16 by STL), whose father, Pierre Dagenais, played for the Devils, Panthers and Canadiens; and Marcus Nordmark (No. 28 by ANA), whose father Robert Nordmark patrolled the blueline for 236 NHL games with the Blues and Canucks.

* Other moments from the opening round included Bill Guerin becoming the first in Wild history to claim the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award; Blackstone Valley high school, who have been at the forefront of hockey consciousness since a tragic shooting on Feb. 16, handing out jerseys after prospects were drafted; country music star Luke Bryan, who announced Nashville’s selection of Wyatt Cullen, who was once a kid on the ice in a Predators jersey beside his dad, hours before playing a concert in Buffalo; and Spencer Moore, a Canucks for Kids Fund beneficiary with pondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, announcing Vancouver’s selection of Adam Novotny with the 24th overall pick.

TRADE WINDS WERE BLOWING ON DRAFT DAY

After a busy week of trade action, there were 13 more trades Friday – including nine announced during the draft – which marked the most on Day 1 of a two-day draft since 2008 when there were 14. Each of the nine deals announced from the draft floor:

* The Bruins acquired forward JJ Peterka from the Mammoth for a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 23) and a first-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

* The Rangers acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Golden Knights for a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 26), a third-round pick in 2026 (No. 92) and a conditional first-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

* The Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Ducks for two first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft (Nos. 15 & 29).

* The Mammoth acquired a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 17) from the Kings for a first-round pick in 2026 (No. 19) and a third-round pick in 2026 (No. 83).

* The Sharks acquired a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 21) from the Flyers for a first-round pick in 2026 (No. 27), a second-round pick in 2026 (No. 62) and a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 120).

* The Mammoth acquired goaltender Sebastian Cossa from the Red Wings for a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 23).

* The Canadiens acquired a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 26) from the Golden Knights for a first-round pick in 2026 (No. 28) and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

* The Ducks acquired a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 28) from the Golden Knights for a first-round pick in 2026 (No. 29) and a fourth-round pick in 2026 (No. 117).

* The Predators acquired a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft (No. 31) from the Hurricanes for two second-round picks in 2026 (Nos. 42 & 57).

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