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The Stanley Cup finals concluded this past weekend, which means the next big event on the NHL calendar is fast approaching.
The 2026 NHL draft begins next Friday and will take place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Here is everything Dallas Stars fans need to know ahead of time: How to watch 2026 NHL draft The first round of the draft is on Friday, June 26 and will begin at 6 p.m.
CT on ESPN and ESPN+.
Rounds 2-7 are on Saturday, June 27 and will begin at 11 a.m.
CT on NHL Network and ESPN+.
Where do Dallas Stars pick in 2026 NHL draft? The Stars do not have a first-round pick this year, as they traded that selection to the Carolina Hurricanes as part of the deal to bring Mikko Rantanen to Dallas in 2025.
They have five total selections in 2026.
As it stands right now, here is where the Stars will pick.
Round Overall 2 59 5 155 6 187 7 197 7 219 Notable Dallas Stars draft picks The Stars have drafted and developed most of their core in recent years, which helped the team reach three straight Western Conference finals from 2023-2025.
Miro Heiskanen (2017, first round), Roope Hintz (2015, second round), Jake Oettinger (2017, first round), Jason Robertson (2017, second round) and Wyatt Johnston (2021, first round) are some of the key players drafted by GM Jim Nill..