The Sabres, Hurricanes and Canadiens won this year’s NHL Draft lottery and will select first, second and third, respectively. The remainder or the draft order is now finalized with the conclusion of the Stanley Cup playoffs, barring the inevitable trades that will shake things up.
Below is everything you’ll need to know about the NHL Draft, including date, draft order and how to watch live.
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When & where is the 2018 NHL Draft?
The 2018 NHL Draft will be held June 22-23 in Dallas. The first round will take place Friday, June 22, with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 23.
The American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Stars, will host the draft. This is the first time the event has been hosted in the state of Texas.
How to watch, live stream the 2018 NHL Draft
The draft will be broadcast on NBCSN and live-streamed on the NBC Sports app and NBCSports.com. It can also be live-streamed on fuboTV (7-day free trial).
NHL Draft order of picks
Find the complete seven-round list of picks here.
Note: The Flames, Penguins, Bruins, Predators, Lightning, Jets and Golden Knights are without first-round picks.
