The Islanders are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Defenseman Matthew Schaefer headlines the class despite an injury-shortened season. He battled mononucleosis before he sustained a broken clavicle at the world juniors, but he still finished with seven goals and 15 assists in 22 games with the Erie Otters of the OHL.
Caleb Desnoyers, Michael Misa and James Hagens are other highly touted prospects to watch in the first round.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 NHL Draft, including start times, TV channels, streaming options and draft order.
What time does the 2025 NHL Draft start today?
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Round 1 start time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel (US): ESPN
- TV channels (Canada): Sportsnet | TVA Sports
- Live stream (US): ESPN+ | Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW
Round 1 of the NHL Draft will air on ESPN in the U.S. on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Audiences in Canada can watch Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
What channel is the NHL Draft on today?
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVA Sports
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
The 2025 NHL Draft begins with Round 1 on Friday, June 27, and concludes with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 28.
Fans in the U.S. can watch on ESPN, while those in Canada can tune into the NHL Draft on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. Streamers in Canada can watch on SN NOW.
Viewers in the U.S. can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
NHL Draft TV schedule
| Round | Day | Date | Start time (ET) | TV channels/Live Stream |
| 1 | Friday | June 27 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.), SportsNet (Canada), TVA Sports (Canada) |
| 2-7 | Saturday | June 28 | 12 p.m. | NHL Network, ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.), SportsNet (Canada), TVA Sports (Canada) |
NHL Draft order 2025
| Pick | Team |
| 1 | Islanders |
| 2 | Sharks |
| 3 | Blackhawks |
| 4 | Mammoth |
| 5 | Predators |
| 6 | Flyers |
| 7 | Bruins |
| 8 | Kraken |
| 9 | Sabres |
| 10 | Ducks |
| 11 | Penguins |
| 12 | Rangers |
| 13 | Red Wings |
| 14 | Blue Jackets |
| 15 | Canucks |
| 16 | Canadiens (from Flames) |
| 17 | Canadiens |
| 18 | Flames (from Devils) |
| 19 | Blues |
| 20 | Blue Jackets (from Wild) |
| 21 | Senators |
| 22 | Flyers (from Avalanche) |
| 23 | Predators (from Lightning) |
| 24 | Kings |
| 25 | Blackhawks (from Maple Leafs) |
| 26 | Predators (from Golden Knights via Sharks) |
| 27 | Capitals |
| 28 | Jets |
| 29 | Hurricanes |
| 30 | Sharks (from Stars) |
| 31 | Flyers (from Oilers) |
| 32 | Flames (from Panthers) |
