Parker Snell, an 18-year-old goaltender from St. Albert, Alberta, was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fifth round, 142nd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-2, 176-pound netminder made his WHL debut as a 17-year-old, winning both of his starts and picking up his first career shutout before taking over as a full-time starter the following season.
Snell played his draft season with the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, where he ranked sixth in the league and second among rookies in goals-against average. He carried that form into the playoffs, posting an even better save percentage and GAA than his regular-season numbers across four postseason appearances, a strong early sign for a goaltender just one year into a full-time WHL workload.
Snell played his draft season with Edmonton, going 21-9-1 with a 2.74 GAA, a .895 save percentage, and three shutouts across 33 games, continuing his development as one of the more efficient rookie netminders to come out of the WHL this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Parker Snell? Parker Snell was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fifth round, 142nd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Parker Snell play for before the draft? He played for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL.
How did Parker Snell perform in his draft season? He went 21-9-1 with a 2.74 GAA and a .895 save percentage in 33 games, ranking sixth in the WHL and second among rookies in goals-against average.
What’s Parker Snell’s playing style? He’s known for efficient, consistent play as a first-year WHL starter, building on a perfect 2-0 record in his late-season debut the year before.
How tall is Parker Snell? He stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 176 pounds.
