2026 WHL Player Tracker: NHL Development Camps

As any pro will tell you, it’s not about where- or if- you’re drafted; it’s about what you do with the opportunity. With the book closed on the 2026 NHL Draft, prospects, minor professionals and free agents have received invitations to NHL development camps. This includes five current WHLers and two alumni selected in the first round in Buffalo. The player tracker will be updated as more teams release camp rosters and denotes the most recent WHL club the player has suited up for.

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Anaheim Ducks

F- Noah Kosick, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026- 6th round, 192nd overall)

F- Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 1st round, 10th overall)

F- Mathis Preston, Vancouver Giants (2026- 2nd round, 60th overall)

F- Brady Turko, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 7th round, 200th overall)

D- Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips (2024- 3rd round, 79th overall)

Boston Bruins

F- Jaxsin Vaughan, Everett Silvertips (camp invite)

Buffalo Sabres

D- Radim Mrtka, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025, 1st round, 9th overall)*

D- Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders (2026, 1st round, 4th overall)

Calgary Flames

F- Max Curran, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 5th round, 161st overall (COL))

F- Chase Harrington, Spokane Chiefs (2026, 2nd round, 36th overall)

F- Joe Iginla, Vancouver Giants (2026, 3rd round, 65th overall)

F- Brett Olson, Vancouver Giants (camp invite)

F- Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals (2025, 1st round, 18th overall)

D- Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars (2026, 1st round, 6th overall)

D- Bode Laylin, Everett Silvertips (2026, 6th round, 164th)**

Carolina Hurricanes

F- Zach Lansard, Regina Pats (2026- 3rd round, 68th overall)

Chicago Blackhawks

F- Nathan Behm, Kamloops Blazers (2025- 3rd round, 66th overall)

D- Ashton Cumby, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025- 6th round, 162nd overall)

Colorado Avalanche

F- Rilen Kovacevic, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite)

F- Beckett Hamilton, Red Deer Rebels (2026, 3rd round, 74th overall)

D- Saige Weinstein, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite)

D- Ethan Weber, Penticton Vees (camp invite)

G- Tobias Tvrznik, Wenatchee Wild (2026, 4th round, 126th overall)

Columbus Blue Jackets

F- Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 1st round, fourth overall)

D- Charlie Elick, Tri-City Americans (2024, 2nd round, 36th overall)*

D- Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans (2025, 1st round, 14th overall)

D- Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 6th round, 185th overall)

G- Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades (2024, 2nd round, 60th overall)*

G- Aiden Hesse, Calgary Hitmen (camp invite)

G- Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 5th round, 142nd overall)

Dallas Stars

F- Kyle Chyzowski, Portland Winterhawks (camp invite)

F- Josh Evaschesen, Kamloops Blazers (camp invite)

F- Jaxon Fuder, Edmonton Oil Kings (free agent signing)*

F- Brandon Gorzynski, Prince Albert Raiders (2025, 4th round, 126th overall)

F- Carson Latimer, Red Deer Rebels (2021, 4th round, 123rd overall (OTT))

F- Cameron Schmidt, Victoria Royals (2025, 3rd round, 94th overall)

D- Reese Hamilton, Regina Pats (camp invite)

D- Keith McInnis, Kelowna Rockets (camp invite)

D- Niilopekka Muhonen, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024- 5th round, 158th overall)*

D- Jakub Vanecek, Tri-City Americans (2026, 2nd round, 59th overall)

Detroit Red Wings

F- Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips (2025, 1st round, 13th overall)*

F- J.P. Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers (2026, 1st round, 23rd overall)

D- Justice Christensen, Prince Albert Raiders (signed by AHL Grand Rapids)*

G- Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert (2026, 3rd round, 79th overall)

Edmonton Oilers

F- Tommy Lafreniere, Kamloops Blazers (2025, 3rd round, 83rd overall)

F- David Lewandowski, Saskatoon Blades (2025, 4th round, 117th overall)

F- Aidan Park, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 7th round, 223rd overall)

G- Johnny Hicks, Victoria Royals (camp invite)

G- Connor Ungar, Moose Jaw Warriors (free agent signing)*

*Vancouver Giants draft pick Chloe Primerano is part of a trio of female skaters to earn camp invitations

Florida Panthers

F- Shea Busch, Everett Silvertips (2025- 4th round, 128th overall)

D- Brendan Dunphy, Wenatchee Wild (2025- 7th round, 197th overall)

D- Jonas Kemps, Seattle Thunderbirds (4th round, 98th overall)**

Los Angeles Kings

F- Louis Wehmann, Penticton Vees (camp invite)

F- Vojtech Cihar, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 2nd round, 59th overall)

D- Will Sharpe, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 7th round, 216th overall)

D- Nate Corbet, Kelowna Rockets (camp invite)

D- Giorgos Pantelas, Brandon Wheat Kings (2026, 5th round, 153rd overall)

Minnesota Wild

TBA

Montreal Canadiens

F- Tyler Deakos, Penticton Vees (2026, 7th round, 224th overall)**

F- Hayden Paupanekis, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 3rd round, 69th overall)

D- Brayden Klimpke, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 4th round, 117th overall)

D- Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers (2025, 3rd round, 81st overall)*

D- Timofei Runtso, Victoria Royals (2026, 2nd round, 57th overall)

D- Nolan Stevenson, Penticton Vees (camp invite)

Nashville Predators

F- Miguel Marques, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2024- 3rd round, 87th overall)

F- Hiroki Gojsic, Kelowna Rockets (2024- 3rd round, 94th overall)*

New Jersey Devils

F- Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips (2026, 2nd round, 37th overall)

F- Luke Wilfley, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 6th round, 172nd overall)

New York Islanders

F- Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees (2025, 7th round, 202nd overall)

F- Tomas Poletin, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 4th round, 106th overall)

G- Daniel Hauser, Calgary Hitmen (camp invite)

G- Burke Hood, Vancouver Giants (2025, 6th round, 170th overall)

New York Rangers

F- Dayne Beuker, Lethbridge Hurricanes (camp invite)**

F- Kalder Varga, Red Deer Rebels (camp invite)

D- Ben MacBeath, Calgary Hitmen (2026, 2nd round, 64th overall)

Ottawa Senators

F- Luke Mistelbacher, Brandon Wheat Kings (signed by AHL Belleville)*

F- Blake Vanek, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 3rd round, 93rd overall)

F- Shea Van Olm, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite)

D- Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary Hitmen (2024, 1st round, seventh overall)*

Philadelphia Flyers

F- Sawyer Dingman, Swift Current Broncos (camp invite)

F- Matthew Gard, Red Deer Rebels (2025, 2nd round, 57th overall)

F- Kent (KJ) Sauer, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 5th round, 136th overall)**

D- Brek Liske, Everett Silvertips (2026, 2nd round, 53rd overall)

D- Riley Steen, Medicine Hat Tigers (camp invite)

D- Luke Vlooswyk, Red Deer Rebels (2025, 5th round, 157th overall)

G- Carson Bjarnason, Brandon Wheat Kings (2023, 2nd round, 51st overall)*

G- Marek Sklenicka, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026, 4th round, 120th overall)

Pittsburgh Penguins

F- Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 7th round, 201st overall)

F- Ryan Miller, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 5th round, 130th overall)

F- Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 1st round, 22nd overall)

F- Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 2nd round, 39th overall)

F- Carter Sanderson, Calgary Hitmen (2026, 6th round, 169th overall)**

D- Bennett Kelly, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite)

D- Peyton Kettles, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 2nd round, 39th overall)*

G- Carter Casey, Medicine Hat Tigers (camp invite)

G- Xavier Wendt, Tri-City Americans (camp invite)

San Jose Sharks

F- Jake Gustafson, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 6th round, 174th overall)

F- Max Heise, Prince Albert Raiders (2025, 5th round, 150th overall)

F- Carson Wetsch, Kelowna Rockets (2024, 3rd round, 82nd overall)*

D- Ryan Lin, Vancouver Giants (2026, 1st round, 21st overall)

D- Nate Misskey, Victoria Royals (2024, 5th round, 143rd overall)

D- Colton Roberts, Vancouver Giants (2024, 5th round, 131st overall)

D- Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals (2026, 1st round, 9th overall)

G- Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars (2024, 1st round, 30th overall)

Seattle Kraken

F- Clarke Caswell, Swift Current Broncos (2024, 5th round, 141st overall)

F- Ryden Evers, Penticton Vees (signed agent signing)*

F- Brody Gillespie, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite)

F- Ollie Josephson, Red Deer Rebels (2024, 4th round, 105th overall) 

D- Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings (2025, 2nd round, 36th overall)

St. Louis Blues

F- Adam Jecho, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 3rd round, 95th overall)*

Tampa Bay Lightning

F- Carlin DeZainde, Prince George Cougars (camp invite)

F- Aiden Foster, Prince George Cougars (2025, 4th round, 127th overall)

G- Harrison Meneghin, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 7th round, 206th overall)*

Toronto Maple Leafs

F- Miroslav Holinka, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 5th round, 151st overall)*

F- Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 1st round, 1st overall)

F- Zach Olsen, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 3rd round, 73rd overall)

F- Cooper Williams, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 5th round, 158th overall)

D- Ethan MacKenzie, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 3rd round, 69th overall)

D- Matyas Man, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite)

D- Quinn Mantei, Brandon Wheat Kings (camp invite)

G- Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees (camp invite)

Utah Mammoth

F- Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets (2024, 1st round, 6th overall)*

D- Terrell Goldsmith, Tri-City Americans (2023, 4th round, 102nd overall)*

D- Max Psenicka, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 2nd round, 46th overall)

D- Veeti Vaisanen, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 3rd round, 96th overall)

Vancouver Canucks

F- Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025, 1st round, 15th overall)*

F- Connor Dale, Tri-City Americans (camp invite)

D- Parker Alcos, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 6th round, 189th overall)

G- Anders Miller, Everett Silvertips (camp invite)

Vegas Golden Knights

F- Alex Weiermair, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 6th round, 186th overall)*

F- Jordan Gustafson, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2022, 3rd round, 79th overall)*

F- Nathan Pilling, Seattle Thunderbirds (camp invite)

F- Jonah Sivertson, Prince Albert Raiders (2026, 4th round, 113th overall)

D- Sean Burick, Penticton Vees (2026, 3rd round, 95th overall)

D- Viliam Kmec, Prince George Cougars (signed)*

D- Will McLaughlin, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 5th round, 159th overall)

G- Alex Levshyn, Prince George Cougars (camp invite)

Washington Capitals

F- Brett Hyland, Brandon Wheat Kings (2023, 7th round, 200th overall)

F- Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors (2025, 1st round, 27th overall)*

F- Gavin Lesiuk, Lethbridge Hurricanes (camp invite)

F- Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (2024, 1st round, 17th overall)*

F- Tyus Sparks, Spokane Chiefs (2026, 4th round, 101st overall)

F- Logan Stuart, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2026, 7th round, 208th overall)**

G- AJ Reyelts, Penticton Vees (camp invite)

Winnipeg Jets

F- Brayden Yager, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2023, 1st round, 14th overall (PIT))*

F- Jett Lajoie, Prince George Cougars (camp invite)

F- Owen Martin, Spokane Chiefs (2025, 3rd round, 92nd overall)

D- Brayden Crampton, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite)

D- Noa Ta’amu, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 7th round, 199th overall)

G- Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite)

G- Alex Worthington, Edmonton Oil Kings (camp invite)

*- Player has signed an NHL contract

**- Incoming WHL player

Italics indicate Western Hockey League alumni