The NHL Draft is a highly anticipated event with the possibility of future stars joining the NHL from college hockey, and other international leagues.
2027 NHL Draft Dates
The 2027 NHL Draft is scheduled to take place place on June 25-26, 2027.
The dates for the NHL Draft Lottery have been officially announced, but are expected to be held in early-to-mid May 2027.
The NHL Scouting Combine dates have also not been officially announced, but are expected to take place in late May or early June in Buffalo, NY.
2027 NHL Draft Location
Rather than hosting the NHL Draft at one location, the 2027 event will feature a 'decentralized' format, where each team and there front offices will participate remotely from their home cities.
There is still expected to be one specific location for players and fans where players will formally cross the stage and accept their new team's hat. That location is yet to be announced.
Where to Watch 2027 NHL Draft
Specific TV and streaming rights have not been announced for the 2027 NHL Draft.
NHL Drafts are typically broadcast live on ESPN in the United States.
Top Prospects in the 2027 NHL Draft
There are a significant amount of high-level 2027 NHL Draft prospects from the NCAA, WHL, and International leagues.
The top prospect in the 2027 NHL Draft is Michigan defenseman Landon DuPont. DuPont is an 17-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Other top prospects include:
Alexis Joseph (Canada)
Carter Meyer (USA)
Nazar Privalov (Russia)
Sergei Skvortsov (Russia)
Milan Sundstrom (Sweden)
Dima Zhilkin (Canada)
Jonah Neuenschwander (Switzerland)
Sammy Nelson (USA)
Brock England (Canada)
Brock Cripps (Canada)
2027 NHL Draft Eligibility
Ice hockey players born between January 1, 2007, and September 15, 2009, are eligible for selection in the 2027 NHL entry draft. Undrafted players born in 2006 from outside of North America are also eligible for the draft.
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