The NHL's postseason stretched deep into June this year, giving us no time to relax before the 2024 NHL Draft begins. Bill Zito and the rest of his front office have to delay the celebrations to head to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 62nd NHL Draft.
Macklin Celebrini headlines the Central Scouting's North American list, as he will undoubtedly go first overall to the San Jose Sharks. Anton Silayev takes the top spot on the European list, but Ivan Demidov is beginning to gain steam as the top European off the board.
Let's look at how you can watch these young players take the next step and find out where they will begin their professional hockey careers.
2024 NHL Draft: time, date, how to watch
The 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft is on Friday, June 28th, and Saturday, June 29th, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first round begins on Friday night, while rounds two through seven will start on Saturday morning.
Event: Round 1
Date: Friday, June 28th
Time: 7 PM ET, 4 PM PT
TV: ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
Stream: ESPN+, Sportsnet Premium
Event: Round 2
Date: Saturday, June 29th
Time: 11:30 AM ET, 8:30 AM PT
TV: NHL Network, Sportsnet, SN1
Stream: ESPN+, Sportsnet Premium