The two-day event promises to be a busy one with a lot of trades expected. The biggest star who could be on the move is Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel. Many teams are interested in trading for him, but because 30-plus goal scorers don’t come available often, the Leafs’ demands are high.
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The last time the NHL Draft was held in Sunrise, Fla., home of the Panthers, was 2001 when the Atlanta Thrashers selected Ilya Kovalchuk No. 1 overall and the Ottawa Senators selected Jason Spezza at No. 2.
What time is the NHL Draft?
The first round of the 2015 NHL Draft begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26 and rounds 2-7 begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 27.
Where can I watch the NHL Draft?
NBC Sports Network is airing the draft and NHL.com will live stream the event.
Who are the best prospects in the NHL Draft?
According to NHL Central Scouting, the top 15 prospects in the 2015 NHL Draft are:
- Connor McDavid, C, Erie (OHL), 6’ 0.75" 195 pounds 2. Jack Eichel,C, Boston University, 6’ 2" 196 pounds 3. Noah Hanifin, D, Boston College, 6’ 2.75" 203 pounds 4. Dylan Strome, C, Erie (OHL), 6’ 3" 185 pounds 5. Lawson Crouse, LW, Kingston (OHL), 6’ 4" 215 pounds 6. Mitchell Marner, C, London (OHL), 5’ 11" 160 pounds 7. Ivan Provorov, D, Brandon (WHL), 6’ 0.5" 201 pounds 8. Pavel Zacha, C, Sarnia (OHL), 6’ 3" 210 pounds 9. Zachary Werenski, D, U of Michigan, 6’ 2" 206 pounds 10. Timo Meier, RW, Halifax (QMJHL), 6’ 1" 209 pounds 11. Mathew Barzal, C, Seattle (WHL), 5’ 11.25" 175 pounds 12. Jakub Zboril, D, Saint John (QMJHL), 6’ 0.75" 184 pounds 13. Kyle Connor, LW, Youngstown (USHL), 6’ 1" 177 pounds 14. Travis Konecny, C, Ottawa (OHL), 5’ 9.75" 175 pounds 15. Jansen Harkins, C, Prince George (WHL), 6’ 1.25" 182 pounds
What is 2015 NHL Draft order?
The NHL Draft is seven rounds with Edmonton selecting No. 1 overall. The order of teams drafting features some changes from the normal draft order because of previous trades.
Round 1 1. Edmonton 2. Buffalo 3. Arizona 4. Toronto 5. Carolina 6. New Jersey 7. Philadelphia 8. Columbus 9. San Jose 10. Colorado 11. Florida 12. Dallas 13. Los Angeles 14. Boston 15. Calgary 16. Edmonton (from Pittsburgh) 17. Winnipeg 18. Ottawa 19. Detroit 20. Minnesota 21. Buffalo (from N.Y. Islanders) 22. Washington 23. Vancouver 24. Toronto (from Nashville) 25. Winnipeg (from St. Louis through Buffalo) 26. Montreal 27. Anaheim 28. Tampa Bay (from N.Y. Rangers) 29. Philadelphia (from Tampa Bay) 30. Arizona (from Chicago)
Round 2 31. Buffalo 32. Arizona 33. Edmonton 34. Columbus (from Toronto through Los Angeles) 35. Carolina 36. New Jersey 37. Boston (from Philadelphia through N.Y. Islanders) 38. Columbus 39. San Jose 40. Colorado 41. New Jersey (from Florida) 42. Ottawa (from Dallas) 43. Los Angeles 44. Tampa Bay (from Boston) 45. Calgary 46. Pittsburgh 47. Winnipeg 48. Ottawa 49. Dallas (from Detroit) 50. Minnesota 51. Buffalo (from N.Y. Islanders) 52. Calgary (from Washington) 53. Calgary (from Vancouver) x-54. Chicago (compensatory pick) 55. Nashville 56. St. Louis 57. Edmonton (from Montreal) 58. Columbus (from Anaheim) 59. N.Y. Rangers 60. Arizona (from Tampa Bay through N.Y. Rangers) 61. Philadelphia (from Chicago) x-Chicago did not sign 2010 first-round pick Kevin Hayes
Round 3 62. Washington (from Buffalo) 63. Arizona 64. Tampa Bay (from Edmonton through Anaheim) 65. Toronto 66. Carolina 67. New Jersey 68. Columbus (from Philadelphia) 69. Columbus 70. Philadelphia (from San Jose) 71. Colorado 72. N.Y. Islanders (from Florida) 73. Detroit (from Dallas) 74. Los Angeles 75. Boston 76. Calgary 77. Florida (from Pittsburgh) 78. Winnipeg 79. Edmonton (from Ottawa) 80. Anaheim (from Detroit through Columbus) 81. Arizona (from Minnesota) 82. N.Y. Islanders 83. Calgary (from Washington) 84. Anaheim (from Vancouver) 85. Nashville 86. Edmonton (from St. Louis) 87. Montreal 88. Florida (from Anaheim) 89. N.Y. Rangers 90. Philadelphia (from Tampa Bay) 91. Chicago
Round 4 92. Buffalo 93. Carolina (from Arizona through Washington) 94. St. Louis (from Edmonton) 95. Toronto 96. Carolina 97. New Jersey 98. Philadelphia 99. Philadelphia (from Columbus) 100. Nashville (from San Jose) 101. Colorado 102. Florida 103. Dallas 104. Los Angeles 105. Boston 106. San Jose (from Calgary) 107. Toronto (from Pittsburgh) 108. Winnipeg 109. Ottawa 110. Detroit 111. Minnesota 112. N.Y. Islanders 113. Washington 114. Vancouver 115. Nashville 116. St. Louis 117. Edmonton (from Montreal) 118. Tampa Bay (from Anaheim) 119. N.Y. Rangers 120. Tampa Bay 121. Chicago
Round 5 122. Buffalo 123. Arizona 124. Edmonton 125. Toronto 126. Carolina 127. St. Louis (from New Jersey) 128. Philadelphia 129. Columbus 130. San Jose 131. Montreal (from Colorado) 132. Florida 133. Dallas 134. Los Angeles 135. Boston 136. Calgary 137. Pittsburgh 138. Carolina (from Winnipeg) 139. Ottawa 140. Detroit 141. Columbus (from Minnesota) 142. San Jose (from N.Y. Islanders) 143. Washington 144. Vancouver 145. Nashville 146. St. Louis 147. Florida (from Montreal) 148. Anaheim 149. Vancouver (from N.Y. Rangers) 150. Tampa Bay 151. Chicago
Round 6 152. Buffalo 153. Tampa Bay (from Arizona) 154. Edmonton 155. Toronto 156. Carolina 157. New Jersey 158. Philadelphia 159. Columbus 160. San Jose 161. Colorado 162. Florida 163. Dallas 164. Chicago (from Los Angeles) 165. Boston 166. Calgary 167. Pittsburgh 168. Winnipeg 169. Carolina (from Ottawa through Winnipeg) 170. Detroit 171. Minnesota 172. N.Y. Islanders 173. Washington 174. Vancouver 175. Nashville 176. St. Louis 177. Montreal 178. Anaheim 179. N.Y. Rangers 180. Tampa Bay 181. Chicago
Round 7 182. Buffalo 183. Arizona 184. Edmonton 185. Toronto 186. Carolina 187. Los Angeles (from New Jersey) 188. Philadelphia 189. Columbus 190. San Jose 191. Colorado 192. Florida 193. Dallas 194. Los Angeles 195. Boston 196. Calgary 197. Pittsburgh 198. Winnipeg 199. Ottawa 200. Detroit 201. Minnesota 202. N.Y. Islanders 203. Winnipeg (from Washington) 204. Minnesota (from Vancouver through Tampa Bay) 205. Nashville 206. Florida (from St. Louis through New Jersey) 207. Montreal 208. Tampa Bay (from Anaheim) 209. N.Y. Rangers 210. San Jose (from Tampa Bay through N.Y. Islanders) 211. Chicago
