The 2025 NHL Draft is uniquely held at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, allowing teams to draft remotely from their facilities. The first round features 32 selections, starting with the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. ET, and is expected to take a little over three hours. Notably, the draft includes significant trades, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins acquiring picks from the Vancouver Canucks. Following Round 1, the draft continues with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, while NHL free agency starts on Tuesday.
This year, teams are allowed to conduct their drafts from their facilities, which means fans won't see general managers like Steve Yzerman at the stage.
The draft will see 32 picks in Round 1, starting with the New York Islanders and expected to last just over three hours.
Day 2, featuring Rounds 2-7, kicks off at noon on Saturday, with NHL free agency beginning on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins received their first round pick through a trade with the Vancouver Canucks, highlighting the ongoing strategy in team-building.
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