Now that the end of the season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, the teams that didn't earn a spot in the postseason are sharpening their sights onto the NHL Draft 2025.

New this year, the NHL Draft Lottery was televised as the league continues to work on enhancing the fan experience. The event revealed the winner of the first pick in the first round: the New York Islanders.

San Jose Sharks led the odds after the regular season with a 25.5% chance of winning the first pick. Read about how it works here.

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The NHL Draft is a team's best chance to hand-pick from the world's best junior hockey players. Here's when to tune in and watch live in 2025.

When Is The NHL Draft 2025: Here's When To Watch

The National Hockey League's first entry draft was held in 1963 and was set up with the goal to allow teams to select rights to the world's best young talent on the ice, typically between 18 and 21 years old. It's typically held two to three months after the season concludes.

In 2025, the NHL Draft will start on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET with Round 1 and continue with Round 2-7 on Saturday, June 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET. It will be hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA. 

Round 1 streams live on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports. Round 2 streams live on NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet, and SN1. 

The NHL Draft Lottery determined the order for the first round of picks. For round two and beyond, the teams will pick in the reverse order of points earned during the regular season, starting with the San Jose Sharks.

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