The Ottawa Senators took forward Jaxon Cover with the 32nd overall selection in the opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The draft took place on June 26, 2026, in Vancouver.
Cover previously signed with Penn State and is set to join after his rookie season.
He grew up playing roller‑hockey in the Cayman Islands before moving into junior hockey.
NHL.com called the pick worth the wait.
Sportsnet verified the selection.
This pick wraps up the Senators’ first‑round choices for the next campaign.