NHL Draft 2023: How to watch Round 2, draft results and more
The Vegas Golden Knights took home the Stanley Cup, the 2022-23 NHL season is over, and now it's time for the long-awaited NHL Draft. Round 1 of the NHL Draft was full of surprises — and some highly anticipated moments like Connor Bedard going No. 1 — including the Arizona Coyotes going off the board twice in the opening half of round one and Matvei Michkov falling to the Philadelphia Flyers at seventh overall. Bedard is officially heading to play for the Windy City and the NHL is headed into Round 2-7 of the draft this morning.
Here’s what you need to know about tuning into the Round 2 of the NHL Draft today, including how to watch the NHL Draft on TV, NHL Draft livestream info, the full draft order, top picks and more.
How to watch the NHL Draft in the US:
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Watch every round of the NHL Draft on ESPN and NHL Network
NHL Draft date: June 29
NHL Draft Round 2-7 time: 11 a.m. ET
NHL Draft location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.
NHL Draft TV channel: NHL Network
NHL Draft streaming: Fubo
When is the 2023 NHL Draft?
The 2023 NHL Draft’s first round will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. ET. Round 2-7 won’t take place until the following morning, on June 29 at 11 a.m. ET, making this year’s NHL Draft a two-part event.
What channel is the NHL Draft on this year?
Round 1 of the NHL Draft will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+ on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. The following day, rounds 2–7 will air on the NHL Network starting at 11 a.m.
Don’t have cable or access to ESPN or the NHL Network? Here’s what we recommend for how to watch the NHL Draft 2023.
How to watch the NHL Draft without cable:
Fubo TV’s Elite tier gives you access to ESPN and NHL Network, so you can catch every round of the NHL Draft. Plus, get ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBA TV, Ion and 200-plus more live channels. At $85 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely the priciest option on this list, but still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform offers a 7-day free trial period.
How to watch the NHL Draft 2023 in Canada:
Tuning in from the Great White North? The NHL Draft will air in Canada on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, and stream live on SN Now.
NHL Draft top picks 2023:
While Regina (Saskatchewan) Pats center and world junior championships MVP Connor Bedard has the entire NHL buzzing as the presumed No. 1 pick, he’s not the only potential player in demand heading into the draft.
Adam Fantilli, William Smith, Matthew Wood, Leo Carlsson and Matvei Michkov are also on the list of top picks this year.
Round 1 NHL Draft results 2023:
2023 NHL Draft results First round
1. Chicago Blackhawks - Connor Bedard, C, Regina Pats (WHL)
2. Anaheim Ducks - Leo Carlsson, C, Orebro HK (SHL)
3. Columbus Blue Jackets - Adam Fantilli, C, University of Michigan (NCAA)
4. San Jose Sharks - Will Smith, C, United States National Team Development Program
5. Montreal Canadiens - David Reinbacher, D, EHC Kloten (Swiss National League)
6. Arizona Coyotes - Dmitri Simashev, D, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL)
7. Philadelphia Flyers - Matvei Michkov, F, SKA Saint Petersburg (KHL)
8. Washington Capitals - Ryan Leonard, F, USNTDP
9. Detroit Red Wings - Nate Danielson, C, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
10. St. Louis Blues - Dalibor Dvorsky, F, IK Oskarshamn (SHL)
11. Vancouver Canucks - Tom Willander, D, Rogle BK (SHL)
12. Arizona Coyotes (from OTT) - Danil But, F, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL)
13. Buffalo Sabres - Zach Benson, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
14. Pittsburgh Penguins - Brayden Yegar, C, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
15. Nashville Predators - Matthew Wood, F, University of Connecticut (NCAA)
16. Calgary Flames - Samuel Honzek, C, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
17. Detroit Red Wings (from NYI via VAN) - Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skelleftea AIK (SHL)
18. Winnipeg Jets - Colby Barlow, F, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
19. Chicago Blackhawks (from TB) - Oliver Moore, C, USNTDP
20. Seattle Kraken - Eduard Sale, F, HC Kometa Brno (Czechia)
21. Minnesota Wild - Charlie Stramel, C, University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
22. Philadelphia Flyers (from LA via CBJ) - Oliver Bonk, D, London Knights (OHL)
23. New York Rangers - Gabriel Perreault, F, USNTDP
24. Nashville Predators (from EDM) - Tanner Molendyk, D, Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
25. St. Louis Blues (from TOR) - Otto Stenberg, C, Frolunda HC Jr. (Sweden)
26. San Jose Sharks (from NJ) - Quentin Musty, F, Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
27. Colorado Avalanche - Calum Ritchie, C, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
28. Toronto Maple Leafs (from BOS via WSH) - Easton Cowan, F, London Knights (OHL)
29. St. Louis Blues (from DAL via NYR) - Theo Lindstein, D, Brynas IF (Allsvenskan)
30. Carolina Hurricanes - Bradly Nadeau, F, Penticton Vees (BCHL)
31. Colorado Avalanche (from FLA via MTL) - Mikhail Gulyayev, D, Omsk Jr. (KHL)
32. Vegas Golden Knights - David Edstrom, C, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden)
