The 2026 NHL Draft begins on Friday, June 26, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The night will feature the first round of the draft beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and will be televised on ESPN (with streaming available on Fubo and ESPN+).
Day 2 of the draft, featuring Rounds 2-7, will take place on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. ET (NHL Network).
After winning the draft lottery, the Toronto Maple Leafs own the No. 1 overall pick, followed by the San Jose Sharks at No. 2 and the Vancouver Canucks at No. 3. The Detroit Red Wings do not have a first-round pick after trading their 2026 first-rounder to the St. Louis Blues as part of the Justin Faulk trade in March.
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Here’s what you need to know about the NHL Draft.
NHL Draft first round time
NHL Draft first round channel
Red Wings 2026 draft picks
Overall pick number in parentheses.
NHL Draft first round order
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