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2023 NHL Draft: times, date, and how to watch online and TV?
The Stanley Cup playoffs are over and NHL fans are now waiting for the next big event on the calendar, the 2023 Draft.
The 2022-23 NHL season came to a close after the Golden Knights were crowned champions after beating the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals. As it happens at this time of the year, now it’s turn for the 2023 NHL Draft.
Connor Bedard is expected to be the brightest star, as he has been considered the top pick for a long while, and he will likely end up in Chicago with the Blackhawks. But besides Bedard, there are plenty of interesting players in one of the deepest classes in recent history.
The Draft take place in two days, with representatives from all 32 teams on Day 1, and the Rounds 2-7 being made on Day 2.
You can watch a live stream of the 2023 NHL Draft on FuboTV, which offers users a free trial.
When is the 2023 NHL Draft?
The 2023 NHL Draft will take place from Wednesday, June 28, to Thursday, June 29.
Where is the 2023 NHL Draft?
The 2023 NHL Draft will be held in Nashville, at Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators. The city already hosted Draft back in 2003.
What time does the 2023 NHL Draft start?
Day 1 (Wednesday) will get started at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, while Day 2 (Thursday) start time will be at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
How can I watch the 2023 NHL Draft?
The following channels will be broadcasting the NHL Draft live in the US:
- TV: ESPN, NHL Network.
- Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN app.
Remember, you can watch a live stream of the 2023 NHL Draft on FuboTV, which which offers users a free trial.
The 2023 NHL Draft order
- No. 1 Chicago Blackhawks
- No. 2 Anaheim Ducks
- No. 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
- No. 4 San Jose Sharks
- No. 5 Montreal Canadiens
- No. 6 Arizona Coyotes
- No. 7 Philadelphia Flyers
- No. 8 Washington Capitals
- No. 9 Detroit Red Wings
- No. 10 St. Louis Blues
- No. 11 Vancouver Canucks
- No. 12 Arizona Coyotes (from Ottawa Senators)
- No. 13 Buffalo Sabres
- No. 14 Pittsburgh Penguins
- No. 15 Nashville Predators
- No. 16 Calgary Flames
- No. 17 Detroit Red Wings (from New York Islanders via Vancouver Canucks)
- No. 18 Winnipeg Jets
- No. 19 Chicago Blackhawks (from Tampa Bay Lightning)
- No. 20 Seattle Kraken
- No. 21 Minnesota Wild
- No. 22 Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles Kings via Columbus Blue Jackets)
- No. 23 New York Rangers
- No. 24 Nashville Predators (from Edmonton Oilers)
- No. 25 St. Louis Blues (from Toronto Maple Leafs)
- No. 26 San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey Devils)
- No. 27 Colorado Avalanche
- No. 28 Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston Bruins via Washington Capitals)
- No. 29 St. Louis Blues (via Dallas Stars)
- No. 30 Carolina Hurricanes
- No. 31 Montreal Canadiens (from Florida Panthers)
- No. 32 Vegas Golden Knights