The Ottawa Senators selected Jaxon Cover with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The draft took place 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 affirmed the choice.
This pick wraps up the Senators’ first‑round choices for the upcoming season.