The 2025 NHL Draft took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featuring a significant change in format, permitting teams to select players from their facilities instead of the stage. The first round started with the New York Islanders holding the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 7 p.m. ET. Each team had three minutes to make their selection or propose a trade, with the entire first round expected to last over three hours. Day 2 of the draft will cover Rounds 2-7, commencing at noon on Saturday, and will be available on NHL Network and ESPN+.
The 2025 NHL Draft is taking place at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater with a new format allowing teams to draft remotely from their facilities.
The draft will commence with the New York Islanders making the first overall selection, starting a night filled with player picks and trades.
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