The next class of superstars is set to join the NHL on Friday as the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft kicks off.
The Islanders own the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Matthew Schaefer, a 17-year-old defenceman from Hamilton, is generally considered the best player in this draft class.
He played just 17 games with the Erie Otters of the OHL this year, tallying seven goals and 15 assists. His season ended early at the 2025 World Juniors due to a broken clavicle.
The Sharks, who drafted Macklin Celebrini No. 1 overall last year, will be picking second this year. Michael Misa is a name to keep in mind here. The center from Oakville, Ontario, played for the OHL's Saginaw Spirit the last three seasons.
Misa had 62 goals and 72 assists in 65 games this past season. While the 18-year-old shares a position with Celebrini, he's mostly considered the second-best player of the draft and could still land in San Jose.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the 2025 NHL Draft.
What channel is the NHL Draft on today?
- TV channel: Sportsnet, TVA Sports (Round 1); Sportsnet, SN1 (Rounds 2-7)
- Live stream: Sportsnet+
The 2025 NHL Draft is split across two days. Day 1 is only Round 1, while Day 2 is Rounds 2-7.
Round 1 will be aired on Sportsnet in English and TVA Sports in French, while the rest of the draft will be on Sportsnet and SN1.
All seven rounds will be available to live stream on Sportsnet+.
What time is the NHL Draft?
- Date: Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28
- Time: 7 p.m. ET; Noon ET
Round 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, June 27. Round 2 will begin on Saturday, June 28 at noon ET.
NHL Draft radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the 2025 NHL Draft live on SiriusXM.
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NHL Draft order 2025
First Round
| 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) |
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