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What channel is NHL draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, how to watch first round The 2026 NHL Draft begins on June 26 with the first round in Buffalo, led by the Toronto Maple Leafs at No.
1 overall.
Penn State's Gavin McKenna is widely projected as the top pick after a 51-point season in 35 games as a freshman in the Big Ten.
The Nashville Predators own the No.
10 overall pick and can add another skilled prospect to the organization.
Here's how to watch Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft: - TV Channel: ESPN - Live stream: FUBO (free trial available), ESPN+, ESPN app The 2026 NHL Draft first round will be televised by ESPN.
Streaming options for the draft include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
- Start time: 6 p.m.
CT on June 26 - Site: KeyBank Center, Buffalo The NHL Draft first round will take place at 6 p.m.
CT on June 26.
The Predators enter draft day with 11 picks across seven rounds, including two second-round selections.
- 1st round, No.
10 overall - 2nd round, No.
42 overall - 2nd round, No.
57 overall (from Minnesota) - 3rd round, No.
70 overall (from Seattle) - 4th round, No.
106 overall - 4th round, No.
118 overall (from Pittsburgh) - 5th round, No.
138 overall - 5th round, No.
148 overall (from Edmonton) - 5th round, No.
160 overall (from Carolina) - 6th round, No.
179 overall (from Utah) - 7th round, No.
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