# 2026 NHL Draft Preview (Feat. Kelsey Surmacz)

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Podcast: [Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast-1368596)
Published: 2026-06-25T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://BrlanskyPods.podbean.com/e/2026-nhl-draft-preview-feat-kelsey-surmacz/
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## Resource

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky is joined by Kelsey Surmacz of The Hockey News to preview the 2026 NHL Draft and break down the prospects Penguins fans need to know. He also reacts to the Hoffman Family being granted permission to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins, discusses whether a blockbuster trade could be on the horizon, and much more — tune in! Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------- #Penguins #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Hockey #Podcast #Pens #LetsGoPens #Pittsburgh #HockeyPodcast #TipOfTheIceBurgh #TOTIB #Pod

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