NHL draft preview: Top prospects, mock drafts, betting tips
The 2025 NHL Draft begins with Round 1 on Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 28 at 12 p.m. ET at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Here's everything you need to know about the marquee event.
How to watch ๐บ
| Country | Round | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| United States ๐บ๐ธ | 1 | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Canada ๐จ๐ฆ | 1 | SN/TVAS |
| United States ๐บ๐ธ | 2-7 | NHLN/ESPN+ |
| Canada ๐จ๐ฆ | 2-7 | SN/SN1 |
Final mock drafts ๐ฎ
Matthew Schaefer is a safe bet to go No. 1. Michael Misa is widely expected to hear his name called next. After that, just about anything could happen. Read more.
And if you prefer to watch a mock draft, the guys on "Top Shelf" also gave their projections for Round 1.
Prospect rankings ๐
Our resident draft guru, Kyle Cushman, ranks the top skaters in this year's class, position by position.
Centers | Wingers | Defensemen
Featured analysis โ๏ธ
Meet Kashawn Aitcheson, throwback D-man
Why the hard-hitting, glove-dropping, goal-scoring Barrie Colts blue-liner is one of the draft's most intriguing prospects. "Teams are dying for a guy like this." Read More.
Could Ravensbergen be Canada's next star in net?
Joshua Ravensbergen can become the second Canadian goalie to be drafted in Round 1 in the last 13 years. If so, he'll offer hope to a nation starved for an elite netminder. Read more.
Draft survey: Prospects talk player comps, strange interview questions, and more
James Hagens says he models his game after Jack Hughes, but what about the rest? And the Montreal Canadiens asked some players WHAT? Read more.
Latest news ๐๏ธ
- Islanders not trading 1st overall selection
- Rangers transfer No. 12 pick to Penguins as part of J.T. Miller trade
- Kings looking to move down from pick No. 24
- Ducks make 10th overall pick available in trade talks
- Flyers acquire Zegras from Ducks for Poehling, pick No. 45, 2026 4th-rounder
- Report: Blackhawks open to dealing No. 3 selection
Betting insights ๐ต
NHL draft odds: Who will hear their name called early?
Schaefer appears destined to head to Long Island, but an interesting odds shift for the player to go second overall suggests the Sharks' pick may not be set in stone. Read more.