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NHL to Broadcast 2025 Draft Lottery Live for the First Time

The league will unveil the top two draft picks through a live ping-pong ball draw, enhancing transparency for fans and teams.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before the Vegas Golden Knights was announced as the name for the Las Vegas NHL franchise at T-Mobile Arena on November 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will begin play in the 2017-18 season.
The headquarters of the Department of Education on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit skates during the game between the OHL East and OHL West conferences during the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game at Brantford & District Civic Centre on Jan. 15, 2025 in Brantford, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery will be held live at 7 p.m. ET from the NHL Network studio in Secaucus, New Jersey, airing on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+.
  • For the first time, fans will witness the weighted ping-pong ball process in real time, determining the top two draft picks among 16 non-playoff teams.
  • The San Jose Sharks lead the lottery odds with an 18.5% chance of securing the top pick, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks at 13.5% and the Nashville Predators at 11.5%.
  • Top draft prospects include defenseman Matthew Schaefer, projected as a future NHL All-Star, and forward Michael Misa, known for his elite scoring ability.
  • Under current rules, teams are restricted to a maximum of two lottery wins within a five-year span, a measure designed to promote fairness and competitive balance.