{"id":67021,"date":"2025-06-27T16:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=67021"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:04:41","slug":"what-time-does-the-nhl-draft-start-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/what-time-does-the-nhl-draft-start-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"What Time Does the NHL Draft Start Tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The big night for young ice hockey players is upon us once again as the 2025 NHL Entry Draft takes center stage tonight. As usual, plenty of talented youngsters who have proven their skills across junior ice hockey leagues in North America and on the Global stage will assemble as they wait for their name to be announced.&nbsp;Hockey fans across the world, get ready to meet the next generation of young players waiting to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nhl\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NHL <\/a>by storm.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Time is the Draft?<\/h2><p>The 2025 NHL Entry Draft will start tonight at 7:00 PM ET and will feature only the first round of the draft. A total of 32 selections will be made today. As rounds 2-7 will all be held on Saturday, the draft will start at noon ET.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NHLDraft<\/a> is heading to Los Angeles June 27! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3eSw7QXqqO\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/3eSw7QXqqO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NHL (@NHL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL\/status\/1893421441489502335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 NHL Draft Venue<\/h2><p>This year&rsquo;s NHL Draft will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The draft will be telecast tonight on ESPN, ESPN+, SN, and TVAS. Rounds 2-7, which are taking place tomorrow, will be telecast on NHLN, ESPN+, SN, and SN1.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 NHL Draft Preview<\/h2><p>There are plenty of skilled players who will be anxious to see where they land in the draft, but the general consensus seems to be that defenseman Matthew Schaefer will be the number one overall pick. Here are some of the top players in the draft this year, as per various draft projections.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It's mock draft time! &#129395;<br><br>What do you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLAdamK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@NHLAdamK<\/a>'s picks? <br><br>Read more from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHLdotcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@NHLdotcom<\/a> &#10145;&#65039; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gps1wdju3u\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/Gps1wdju3u<\/a><br><br>The 2025 Upper Deck <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NHLDraft<\/a> will be held June 27 and 28! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7oFoyGxRSx\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/7oFoyGxRSx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NHL (@NHL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL\/status\/1920208263452258313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/eric-nilson-nhl-draft-projection-overview-strengths-weaknesses-projection\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Eric Nilson NHL Draft Projection &ndash; Overview, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Projection for 2025 NHL Entry Draft<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matthew Schaefer &ndash; Defenseman<\/h3><p>As mentioned earlier, Schaefer is one of the, if not the best, defenders at this year&rsquo;s draft. The left-handed shooter is a versatile two-way player with great skating skills and speed.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michael Misa &ndash; Forward<\/h3><p>Michael Misa is a popular choice to be selected second overall. The forward brings a great burst of speed along with a powerful left shot.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anton Frondell &ndash; Forward<\/h3><p>Another forward in the discussion as a top player is Anton Frondell. He brings power and precision on the ice with the ability to pick out exceptional passes, leading to easy goals with his playmaking skills.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caleb Desnoyers &ndash; Forward<\/h3><p>Playing primarily the center position, the left-handed shooter, Caleb Desnoyers, is seen as another top prospect and could potentially be selected with the fourth overall pick.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 NHL Draft Order<\/h2><p>As has been the standard for the past couple of decades, the 2025 NHL Draft will also follow a seven-round format. With each team getting a draft pick for each round, the total number of draft picks will be 224.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Of course, with the several trades that take place, not all teams will have the same number of selections to make. The Colorado Avalanche, with 2 picks, have the fewest selections this year, while the Montreal Canadiens have the most selections with 12.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The draft lotteries were won by the New York Islanders and the Utah Mammoth this year. The Islanders jumped 9 spots to claim the 1st overall pick while the Mammoth climbed the maximum of 10 spots to claim the 4th overall pick. Here is the draft order for the first round.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/porter-martones-parents-sister-all-about-parents-siblings-2025-nhl-draft-top-prospect\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Who Are Porter Martone&rsquo;s Parents and Sister? All About the Parents and Siblings of the 2025 NHL Draft Top Prospect<\/a><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYIslanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@NYIslanders<\/a> win the Draft Lottery and will select first overall at the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NHLDraft<\/a>! &#128588;<br><br>The Draft Lottery continues on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@espn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Sportsnet<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TVASports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@TVASports<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tNrHE89DFz\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/tNrHE89DFz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NHL (@NHL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL\/status\/1919532740162007436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pick&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Team<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Trade<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">New York Islanders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">San Jose Sharks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Utah Mammoth<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nashville Predators<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Boston Bruins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Seattle Kraken<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Buffalo Sabres<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Anaheim Ducks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">New York Rangers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Detroit Red Wings<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vancouver Canucks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Montreal Canadiens<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Calgary Flames<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Montreal Canadiens<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calgary Flames&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From New Jersey Devils<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">St. Louis Blues<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Minnesota Wild<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ottawa Senators<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Philadelphia Flyers&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Colorado Avalanche<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nashville Predators&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Tampa Bay Lightning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Los Angeles Kings<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chicago Blackhawks&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Toronto Maple Leafs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nashville Predators&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Vegas Golden Knights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Washington Capitals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Winnipeg Jets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">San Jose Sharks&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Dallas Stars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Edmonton Oilers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calgary Flames<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Florida Panthers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>The big night is not far away for all these future stars of the National Hockey League. 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