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# NHL Draft

Gavin McKenna drops to No. X in latest 2026 NHL Draft prospect rankings, while Tynan Lawrence is highlighted as a top prospect. Social media buzz surrounds early draft predictions and player potential.

### About NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is an annual event where National Hockey League teams select eligible ice hockey players.  

### Engagements: XXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nhl-draft/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nhl-draft/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXX  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXX +251,905%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-06-27  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-08-14  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXXXXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXX
X: XXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nhl-draft/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nhl-draft/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXX  
Daily Average: XXX  
X Months: XXXXXX +1,506%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-06-28  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-09  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XX
Reddit: XXX
TikTok: XXX
X: XXX
YouTube: XXX

  
  
### Creators: XX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nhl-draft/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nhl-draft/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XX unique social accounts have posts mentioning NHL Draft in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXX  
X Months: XXXXX +854%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-06-28  
1-Year Low: X on 2025-12-09  

The most influential creators that mention NHL Draft in the last XX hours

| Creator                                              | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                              | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@gravitehhockey](/creator/youtube/gravitehhockey)   | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@sportsnet](/creator/youtube/sportsnet)             | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@seeldoger47](/creator/reddit/seeldoger47)          | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@NHL](/creator/youtube/NHL)                         | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@shiftzonehockey](/creator/tiktok/shiftzonehockey)  | X    | XXXXX     | X     | XXX         |
| [@nhldraftpros](/creator/youtube/nhldraftpros)       | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXX         |
| [@Deepdishsports7](/creator/twitter/Deepdishsports7) | X    | XXX       | X     | XXX         |
| [@_msfilms](/creator/tiktok/_msfilms)                | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXX         |
| [@bardown](/creator/youtube/bardown)                 | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXX         |
| [@espnnhl](/creator/youtube/espnnhl)                 | XX   | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXX         |

[View More](/list/creators/nhl-draft/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nhl-draft/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nhl-draft/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Months: XX% -X%  
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-07-06  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-06-27  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Player Performance: (40%) Analysis of individual player statistics and achievements during the draft.
- Team Strategies: (30%) Discussion on how teams are approaching their draft picks and team building.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Draft Busts: (25.5%) Concerns and predictions about players who may not live up to expectations.
- Trade Rumors: (15%) Speculation and analysis surrounding potential player trades before or during the draft.
  

### Top NHL Draft News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Gavin McKenna drops to No. X Tynan Lawrence tops Pronmans latest 2026 NHL Draft prospect rankings - The Athletic"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6858899/2025/12/10/nhl-draft-2026-top-prospects-gavin-mckenna/) [@TheAthletic](/creator/x/TheAthletic) 2025-12-10T13:30Z 228.6M followers, 415.4K engagements



### Top NHL Draft Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"Shifting Gears: The Philadelphia Flyers prepare for the Vegas Golden Knights"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43XPQz7oTJI) [@lockedonflyers](/creator/youtube/lockedonflyers) 2025-12-11T04:16Z 2410 followers, XXX engagements


"Jack Hughes speaks to the media after being selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June XX 2019 in Vancouver Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/dailynhlgetty/status/1998921205609627872) [@dailynhlgetty](/creator/x/dailynhlgetty) 2025-12-11T01:02Z XX followers, 2225 engagements


"The Winnipeg Jets have had a disappointing season. Should they bring on the tank and try to get a top-10 pick in a good 2026 NHL draft #GoJetsGo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/LO_WinnipegJets/status/1998891985596301431) [@LO_WinnipegJets](/creator/x/LO_WinnipegJets) 2025-12-10T23:06Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Should The Winnipeg Jets TANK For A Season"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yaP4-aX7caE) [@lockedonjetsnhl](/creator/youtube/lockedonjetsnhl) 2025-12-10T23:04Z 1520 followers, 1266 engagements