Petes Forward Adam Novotný Takes Next Step at NHL Combine

By Scott Arnold

One of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft is spending this week in Buffalo as Peterborough Petes forward Adam Novotný attends the NHL Scouting Combine.

PEterborough petes forward adam Novotný looking to impress at nhl combine in buffalo (photo courtesy of peterborough petes)

The 18-year-old Petes forward is among 90 players invited to the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, which runs from June 1-6 at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York.

The annual event gives all 32 NHL teams a chance to meet with draft-eligible prospects through interviews, medical evaluations and fitness testing ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26 and 27.

Novotný is one of 20 players from the Ontario Hockey League invited to this year's combine and arrives in Buffalo after a strong season in Peterborough.

The native of Czechia recorded 34 goals and 31 assists for 65 points in 58 games with the Petes during the 2025-26 regular season. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound forward also added 22 penalty minutes.

The combine is considered the final major showcase before the NHL Draft, giving teams an opportunity to learn more about many of the game's top young players both on and off the ice.

Novotný heads into the week ranked 14th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, putting him firmly in the conversation as one of the top prospects available later this month.

A total of 56 forwards, 29 defencemen and five goaltenders will take part in the combine as players look to make one final impression before hearing their names called on draft day.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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