# Sam Cosentino's Draft Board and Big Questions

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Podcast: [The JD Bunkis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788)
Published: 2026-05-08T15:08:54+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/the-jd-bunkis-podcast/
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## Resource

Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet hockey analyst, joins JD to discuss the difference between a mock draft and a draft ranking, how close or far apart the prospective 2026 NHL lottery picks are, Gavin McKenna's strengths and potential weaknesses, McKenna opting out of competing at the World Championship with Team Canada, and how he stacks the defensemen that will be selected at the top of the NHL draft. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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