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The dust has settled. The Florida Panthers are once again Stanley Cup champions. Florida defeated the Edmonton Oilers to win its second straight cup. The race to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final begins Friday night with the first round of the 2025 NHL draft. The draft will take place on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles, featuring seven rounds of selections. Every pick will air across ESPN's family of networks and digital platforms. The New York Islanders are on the clock with the No. 1 pick after winning the draft lottery in May. Here are key facts about the 2025 event: When is the NHL draft? The 2025 NHL draft begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+. Second-day coverage (rounds 2-7) begins Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+. How can fans watch? Fans can catch every pick in the NHL streaming hub. Who are the top NHL draft prospects? ESPN's 2025 NHL draft big board: Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL) Michael Misa, F, Saginaw (OHL) James Hagens, F, Boston College (NCAA) Porter Martone, F, Brampton (OHL) Caleb Desnoyers, F, Moncton (QMJHL)
View the full draft board here. How can fans learn more about the 2025 NHL draft prospects? The first episode of "Welcome to the NHL: Meet the Prospects" premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The two-part show goes behind the scenes with exclusive access to several of the top prospects. How can fans access more NHL draft content? Check out the ESPN NHL hub page for the latest draft buzz, analysis, offseason plans for each team and more.
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