2025 NHL Draft Overview
Following the Florida Panthers’ impressive back-to-back victories in the Stanley Cup, anticipation is building for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft, set to kick off this Friday evening. The draft will span a total of seven rounds, with the first round beginning at 7 p.m. ET on June 27 and scheduled to air on ESPN, while the subsequent rounds will take place on Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. ET, broadcast on the NHL Network. All rounds of the draft will also be accessible via streaming services such as ESPN+ and Disney+.
This year, the New York Islanders earned the top pick in the draft lottery held in May, allowing them to select first from a talented pool of prospects. The full lineup for the initial round of selections is detailed below.
Viewing Information for the NHL Draft
- Date: June 27 – June 28, 2025
- First Round Start Time: 7 p.m. ET on Friday
- Subsequent Rounds Start Time: 11 a.m. ET on Saturday
- Venue: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, CA
- Television Broadcast: ESPN for the first round; NHL Network for rounds 2-7
- Streaming Options: Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, ESPN+, Disney+
Draft Details
This year’s NHL Draft consists of seven rounds featuring a total of 224 player selections.
First Round Selection Order
- New York Islanders
- San Jose Sharks
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Utah Mammoth
- Nashville Predators
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Boston Bruins
- Seattle Kraken
- Buffalo Sabres
- Anaheim Ducks
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Detroit Red Wings
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Vancouver Canucks
- Montreal Canadiens
- Calgary Flames
- St. Louis Blues
- Ottawa Senators
- Los Angeles Kings
- Washington Capitals
- Winnipeg Jets
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Philadelphia Flyers (via another trade in previous years)
- Nashville Predators (also gained another pick from trades)
- Chicago Blackhawks
For fans interested in catching all the action, you’ll be able to watch each round either on television or through various streaming platforms. Make sure not to miss the excitement of the 2025 NHL Draft!
