The Florida Panthers have claimed their second consecutive Stanley Cup title, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in the championship match. With the win, the Panthers’ dominance continues, setting the stage for the upcoming 2025 NHL draft.
The 2025 NHL draft is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles, with seven rounds of selections. The New York Islanders will have the first overall pick after winning the draft lottery in May. Fans can catch every pick live across ESPN’s family of networks and digital platforms.
Top prospects for the upcoming draft include Matthew Schaefer, a defensemen from Erie (OHL), Michael Misa, a forward from Saginaw (OHL), and James Hagens, a forward from Boston College (NCAA). The full draft board can be viewed on ESPN’s website. Additionally, fans can tune in to the premiere episode of “Welcome to the NHL: Meet the Prospects” on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, which goes behind the scenes with exclusive access to several top prospects.
Fans can also visit the ESPN NHL hub page for the latest draft buzz, analysis, and offseason plans for each team. The 2025 NHL draft is set to kick off Friday night at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, marking the beginning of a new era in professional hockey.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45576239/how-watch-2025-nhl-draft-espn