The NHL Draft for 2015 begins tonight when round one commences at 6 PM CST tonight.
It looks to be an entertaining affair, as rumors abound that the Arizona Coyotes could move the number three overall pick and teams like the New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks try to find their ways back into the first round.
The Dallas Stars could potentially make some waves prior to the draft if they use their picks to acquire a backup goaltender — Eddie Lack? Cam Talbot? Robin Lehner? Oh the possibilities! The Stars should also be looking for help on the blueline and with the sneaky, under-the-radar-until-basically-they-happen moves general manager Jim Nill makes we’re in for one entertaining offseason.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s first round coverage of the 2015 NHL Draft:
BB&T Center | Sunrise, Florida, USA
Round 1: Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. CST
Television: NBCSN (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)
Live stream in the USA on NBC Live Extra
Rounds 2-7: Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. CST
Television: NHL Network (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)
Live stream in the USA on NHL.com
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The 1st round draft order
subject to change, of course, depending on trades and such
- Edmonton
- Buffalo
- Arizona
- Toronto
- Carolina
- New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- Columbus
- San Jose
- Colorado
- Florida
- Dallas
- Los Angeles
- Boston
- Calgary
- Pittsburgh → Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Ottawa
- Detroit
- Minnesota
- NY Islanders → Buffalo
- Washington
- Vancouver
- Nashville → Toronto
- St. Louis → Buffalo → Winnipeg
- Montreal
- Anaheim
- NY Rangers → Tampa Bay
- Tampa Bay → Philadelphia
- Chicago → Arizona
More NHL Draft coverage
- Our staff’s mock drafts can be read here and here.
- Here’s SB Nation’s first round mock draft.
- Here’s SB Nation’s draft hub, featuring coverage from all 30+ of SB Nation blogs/