The Ottawa Senators took forward Jaxon Cover with the 32nd overall pick in the opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The draft occurred on June 26, 2026, in Vancouver.
Cover has already signed with Penn State and is set to join after his rookie season.
He grew up competing in roller‑hockey in the Cayman Islands before moving into junior hockey.
NHL.com called the pick well worth the anticipation.
Sportsnet confirmed the selection.
This pick concludes the Senators’ first‑round choices for the upcoming season.