What time does NHL draft start? Estimated times for every team's Round 1 pick
We are less than 12 hours from the NHL draft, and although Macklin Celebrini's name is almost certainly headed to SAP Center already, there are still several interesting storylines to keep in mind.
What order will this year's best defensemen get picked? With Matvei Michkov hopping over the pond sooner than expected, does that mean Ivan Demidov will go second overall? The possibilities surrounding tonight's first round are endless. So, no matter what team you're a fan of, there's a lot to be invested in.
Here's the full schedule for the first round of the NHL draft.
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How to watch Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft:
Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+
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NHL draft, Round 1 draft schedule:
| Pick | Team | Time expected to make pick (ET) |
| 1 | San Jose Sharks | 7:15 p.m. |
| 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7:20 p.m. |
| 3 | Anaheim Ducks | 7:25 p.m. |
| 4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:30 p.m. |
| 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 7:35 p.m. |
| 6 | Utah Hockey Club | 7:40 p.m. |
| 7 | Ottawa Senators | 7:45 p.m. |
| 8 | Seattle Kraken | 7:50 p.m. |
| 9 | Calgary Flames | 8 p.m. |
| 10 | New Jersey Devils | 8:05 p.m. |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks (from BUF) | 8:10 p.m. |
| 12 | Philadelphia Flyers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 13 | Minnesota Wild | 8:30 p.m. |
| 14 | Buffalo Sabres (from SJS via PIT) | 8:35 p.m. |
| 15 | Detroit Red Wings | 8:40 p.m. |
| 16 | St. Louis Blues | 8:45 p.m. |
| 17 | Washington Capitals | 8:50 p.m. |
| 18 | Chicago Blackhawks (from NYI) | 8:55 p.m. |
| 19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 9 p.m. |
| 20 | New York Islanders (From CHI via TBL) | 9:05 p.m. |
| 21 | Los Angeles Kings | 9:10 p.m. |
| 22 | Nashville Predators | 9:15 p.m. |
| 23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 9:20 p.m. |
| 24 | Colorado Avalanche | 9:25 p.m. |
| 25 | Boston Bruins (from OTT via DET, BOS) | 9:30 p.m. |
| 26 | Montreal Canadiens (from WPG) | 9:35 p.m. |
| 27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9:40 p.m. |
| 28 | Calgary Flames (from VAN) | 9:45 p.m. |
| 29 | Dallas Stars | 9:50 p.m. |
| 30 | New York Rangers | 9:55 p.m. |
| 31 | Anaheim Ducks (from EDM) | 10 p.m. |
| 32 | Philadelphia Flyers (from FLA) | 10:05 p.m. |
2024 NHL draft, Round 1 schedule
How long does the first round of the NHL draft usually take?
Although each team is given three minutes on the clock in between picks, each pick will usually happen around five minutes after one another after all the fanfare is finished.
With the addition of the Utah Hockey Club into this year's draft, the first round should take a little over three hours to complete.
How to watch the second round of the NHL draft:
Date: Saturday, June 29th
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET/ 8:30 a.m. PT
TV: NHL Network, SN1
Stream: ESPN+
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