Patriks Plumins, an 18-year-old goaltender from Talsi, Latvia, was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fourth round, 114th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound netminder was ranked 18th among European goaltenders by NHL Central Scouting heading into draft weekend.
Scouts describe Plumins as a strong positional goaltender with a frame already built for the pro game. He challenges shooters effectively, using his hands and legs to cut down angles and adjust his depth as plays develop. He’s also praised for his work on the posts, transitioning quickly into the RVH and sealing well from that position.
Plumins played his draft season with Zemgale in Latvia’s top professional league, posting a 1.50 GAA and a .927 save percentage across a career-high 16 games in 2025-26, building on a smaller 6-game sample with a 1.17 GAA the year before, continuing his development as one of the more physically mature goaltenders in this draft class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Patriks Plumins? Patriks Plumins was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fourth round, 114th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Patriks Plumins play for before the draft? He played for Zemgale in Latvia’s top professional men’s league.
How was Patriks Plumins ranked heading into the draft? NHL Central Scouting ranked him 18th among European goaltenders in the 2026 class.
What’s Patriks Plumins’ playing style? Scouts describe him as a strong positional goaltender who challenges shooters well, with quick post transitions and a mature frame for his age.
How tall is Patriks Plumins? He stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 216 pounds, and catches left-handed.
