Elliot Lennon, an 18-year-old goaltender from Kirkland, Quebec, was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 110th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft — making him the first North American-born goaltender taken in this year’s class. The 6-foot-5, 181-pound netminder was ranked 22nd among North American goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting heading into draft weekend.
Scouts highlight Lennon’s calm, controlled net play as his standout trait. He’s described as especially comfortable working from his posts, with strong composure in tight spaces and the ability to use his big frame to take away net from shooters. He turned down a 2024 QMJHL selection from the Québec Remparts to pursue the U.S. prep route instead.
Lennon played his draft season at Deerfield Academy, where he was named USHS-Prep Goaltender of the Year for 2024-25 and posted a career-best .936 save percentage in 2025-26. He’s committed to play college hockey at Brown University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Elliot Lennon? Elliot Lennon was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round, 110th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Elliot Lennon play for before the draft? He played for Deerfield Academy in U.S. prep hockey, where he was named USHS-Prep Goaltender of the Year for 2024-25.
How was Elliot Lennon ranked heading into the draft? NHL Central Scouting ranked him 22nd among North American goaltenders in the 2026 class, and he was the first North American-born goaltender selected in the entire draft.
What’s Elliot Lennon’s playing style? Scouts describe him as poised and composed in net, with strong post play and the ability to use his size to cut down angles on shooters.
How tall is Elliot Lennon? He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 181 pounds, and catches left-handed.
