Start time, top players, order and more
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2022 NHL Draft: Start time, top players, order and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
The Montreal Canadiens are now on the clock.
The 2022 NHL Draft is set to go live on Thursday, July 7, as 225 athletes will hear their names called throughout the two-day program.
So, when is the draft and what can you expect from it? We’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 NHL Draft:
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When is the 2022 NHL Draft?
The 2022 NHL Draft officially kicks off on Thursday, July 7, with Round 1 at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 2-7 will be on Friday, July 8, starting at 11 a.m. ET.
How to watch the 2022 NHL Draft
For viewers in the United States, Round 1 will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+. Viewers in Canada can watch on Sportsnet or TVA Sports. It will also be streamed on Sportsnet Now. Rounds 2-7 will be broadcast on NHL Network.
Where is the 2022 NHL Draft?
The 2022 NHL Draft will take place in Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens. This will be Montreal’s 27th time hosting the event and the first since 2009.
Who are the top players in the 2022 NHL Draft?
There’s no consensus No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, leaving for some debate on who the honor could go to. Here are 10 of the top prospects in the draft:
Juraj Slafkovský, LW, TPS – Finland
Shane Wright, C, Kingston – Canada
Logan Cooley, C, US U-18
Cutter Gauthier, LW, US U-18
David Jiříček, RHD, Plzen – Czech
Ŝimon Nemec, RDH, Nitra – Slovakia
Marco Kasper, C, Rogle – Sweden
Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg
Joaquin Kemell, RW, JYP – Finland
Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW, Djurgarden – Sweden
What is the 2022 NHL Draft order?
With 225 picks across seven rounds, there are plenty of selections to sort through. Here’s the current seven-round order:
Round 1
1. Montreal Canadiens
2. New Jersey Devils
3. Arizona Coyotes
4. Seattle Kraken
5. Philadelphia Flyers
6. Columbus Blue Jackets (from CHI)
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Detroit Red Wings
9. Buffalo Sabres
10. Anaheim…
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