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How To Watch The NHL Draft

Last Update 2023-06-28 By Dennis Restauro

NHL Draft 2023

All 32 NHL teams are eager to stock up on new talent in this year’s 2023 NHL Draft. Read on to learn how you can watch both days of this year’s NHL Draft, even if you don’t have cable.

  • When Is The NHL Draft: The first round is Wednesday, June 28th at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 2 – 7 will start Thursday, June 29th at 11 a.m. ET
  • How To Stream The NHL Draft: Both days of the NHL draft will live stream on ESPN+.
  • Network TV: ESPN will air round 1. Rounds 2 through 7 will air on ESPN+ and NHL Network.
  • How To Watch The NHL Draft Free: You can watch the entire NHL Draft live using a 1-week free trial to fuboTV’s Elite package. The streaming service’s Elite plan carries both ESPN and NHL Network in their channel lineup so you can watch live. FuboTV supports all major streaming platforms like Roku, FireTV, Apple TV, Android, iOS, and more.
Table of Contents
  • Stream The NHL Draft on ESPN+
  • Watch the NHL Draft Free on FuboTV
  • Other Options to Watch the NHL Draft
    • Sling TV
    • DIRECTV STREAM
  • NHL 2023 Draft Order
    • Round 1 – Wednesday
    • Round 2 through 7 – Thursday

Stream The NHL Draft on ESPN+

espn+

You can watch both days of the NHL Draft with a subscription to ESPN+ and watch through the ESPN app. The ESPN App supports Roku Players and TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Samsung TVs, Xbox, and PlayStation.

To add ESPN+ to your ESPN app, follow these instructions:

  1. Subscribe to ESPN+
  2. Download and Open the ESPN app on your mobile or TV device
  3. Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner
  4. Select “Account Information” then “Log Into ESPN Account.” You should receive an activation code.
  5. Visit https://espn.com/activate on your phone or laptop and type in the code.
  6. Log in with your ESPN+ credentials.
  7. You should then get confirmation that your ESPN+ account is linked and see the “ESPN+” tab in the ESPN app.

An ESPN+ subscription costs only $10.99 per month. There is no contract, so you can cancel any time you like. However, you can select a yearly subscription for a discounted rate of $69.99 annually. For more information on ESPN+, see our ESPN+ review.

Watch the NHL Draft Free on FuboTV

Fubo TV

FuboTV is an excellent place to watch the NHL Draft. The streaming service carries NHL Network and ESPN, and over 90 channels are offered in its elite package for $79.99/month. However, there is a 7-day free trial so you can watch both days of the draft and if you cancel before the trial ends, you won’t be charged.

Below are features included with the FuboTV “Starter” package:

  • ESPN, NHL Network and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
  • You can watch on ten screens at the same time 
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage
  • The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV. 

You can sign up for a 1-week free trial or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.

Other Options to Watch the NHL Draft

Sling TV

Sling TV subscription

Try Sling TV

Sling TV provides ESPN and NHL Network so you can watch the NHL Draft without a cable TV subscription. ESPN is only available through Sling TV Orange for $40 per month or by getting both Sling TV Blue and Orange for $55 per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package).  Then add the Sports Extra package for another $11 per month to get NHL Network. Unfortunately, there isn’t a free trial to Sling TV.

Sling also offers on-demand, a cloud DVR, and more. The service is supported on all major streaming devices. Read our  Sling TV Review for more information. It includes information about what’s available on all the Sling TV Channels.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM

You can watch the NHL Draft on ESPN with their “Entertainment” package for $79.99 per month. To watch day 2 of the NHL Draft you will need to upgrade the “Ultimate” package for $119.99 per month to get NHL Network. Check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM for information on all the channels available through the service.

DIRECTV STREAM Features

All DIRECTV STREAM plans include:

  • the ability to watch on any number of devices at the same time on your home Network 
  • a cloud-based DVR
  • channels like ESPN, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
  • supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more

You can try DIRECTV STREAM by signing up for online offer.

NHL 2023 Draft Order

Round 1 – Wednesday

  1. Chicago Blackhawks
  2. Anaheim Ducks
  3. Columbus Blue Jackets
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Philadelphia Flyers
  8. Washington Capitals
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. Vancouver Canucks
  12. Arizona Coyotes (from OTT)
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. Pittsburgh Penguins
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. Calgary Flames
  17. Detroit Red Wings (from NYI via VAN)
  18. Winnipeg Jets
  19. Chicago Blackhawks (from TB)
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Minnesota Wild
  22. Philadelphia Flyers (from LA via CBJ)
  23. New York Rangers
  24. Nashville Predators (from EDM)
  25. St. Louis Blues (from TOR)
  26. San Jose Sharks (from NJ)
  27. Colorado Avalanche
  28. Toronto Maple Leafs (from BOS via WSH)
  29. St. Louis Blues (from DAL via NYR)
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Montreal Canadiens (from FLA)
  32. Vegas Golden Knights

Round 2 through 7 – Thursday

Round 2

  1. Anaheim Ducks
  2. Columbus Blue Jackets
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Buffalo Sabres (from PHI)
  8. Washington Capitals
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. Detroit Red Wings (from STL)
  11. Detroit Red Wings (from VAN)
  12. Chicago Blackhawks (from OTT)
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. Nashville Predators (from PIT)
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. Calgary Flames
  17. New York Islanders
  18. Seattle Kraken (from WPG via WSH)
  19. Chicago Blackhawks (from TB)
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Minnesota Wild
  22. Los Angeles Kings
  23. Chicago Blackhawks (from NYR)
  24. Edmonton Oilers
  25. Seattle Kraken (from TOR)
  26. New Jersey Devils
  27. Anaheim Ducks (from COL)
  28. Anaheim Ducks (from BOS)
  29. Dallas Stars
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Florida Panthers
  32. Minnesota Wild (from VGK via BUF)

Round 3

  1. Anaheim Ducks
  2. Columbus Blue Jackets
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. Nashville Predators (from SJ)
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Carolina Hurricanes (from PHI)
  8. Arizona Coyotes (from WSH)
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. Vancouver Canucks
  12. St. Louis Blues (from OTT via TOR)
  13. Vegas Golden Knights (from BUF)
  14. Los Angeles Kings (from PIT)
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. New Jersey Devils (from CGY via SEA, CBJ)
  17. Arizona Coyotes (from NYI)
  18. Winnipeg Jets
  19. Nashville Predators (from TB)
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Anaheim Ducks (from MIN)
  22. Buffalo Sabres (from LA)
  23. Philadelphia Flyers (from NYR)
  24. Arizona Coyotes (from EDM)
  25. Vancouver Canucks (from TOR)
  26. Pittsburgh Penguins (from NJ)
  27. New York Rangers (from COL)
  28. Boston Bruins
  29. Chicago Blackhawks (from DAL via ARI)
  30. San Jose Sharks (from CAR)
  31. Philadelphia Flyers (from FLA)
  32. Vegas Golden Knights

Round 4

  1. Anaheim Ducks
  2. Columbus Blue Jackets
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Philadelphia Flyers
  8. Washington Capitals
  9. Vancouver Canucks (from DET)
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. Vancouver Canucks
  12. Ottawa Senators
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. Montreal Canadiens (from PIT)
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. Calgary Flames
  17. New York Islanders
  18. Columbus Blue Jackets (from WPG via SEA)
  19. Nashville Predators (from TB)
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Detroit Red Wings (from MIN)
  22. Los Angeles Kings
  23. Vancouver Canucks (from NYR)
  24. Philadelphia Flyers (from EDM)
  25. Nashville Predators (from TOR)
  26. New Jersey Devils
  27. San Jose Sharks (from COL via SEA)
  28. Boston Bruins
  29. Dallas Stars
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Florida Panthers
  32. Montreal Canadiens (from VGK)

Round 5

  1. Anaheim Ducks
  2. San Jose Sharks (from CBJ)
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Philadelphia Flyers
  8. Washington Capitals
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. Carolina Hurricanes (from VAN)
  12. Ottawa Senators
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. Pittsburgh Penguins
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. Montreal Canadiens (from CGY)
  17. New York Islanders
  18. Winnipeg Jets
  19. Nashville Predators (from TB)
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Minnesota Wild
  22. Los Angeles Kings
  23. Winnipeg Jets (from NYR)
  24. New York Rangers (from EDM)
  25. Toronto Maple Leafs
  26. New Jersey Devils
  27. Colorado Avalanche
  28. Columbus Blue Jackets (from BOS via MIN)
  29. Dallas Stars
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Florida Panthers
  32. Arizona Coyotes (from VGK)

Round 6

  1. Anaheim Ducks
  2. Arizona Coyotes (from CBJ)
  3. Carolina Hurricanes (from CHI)
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Arizona Coyotes
  7. Philadelphia Flyers
  8. Seattle Kraken (from WSH)
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. Vancouver Canucks
  12. Philadelphia Flyers (from OTT)
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. Pittsburgh Penguins
  15. Nashville Predators
  16. Calgary Flames
  17. New York Islanders
  18. New York Rangers (from WPG)
  19. Tampa Bay Lightning
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Minnesota Wild
  22. Los Angeles Kings
  23. New York Rangers
  24. Edmonton Oilers
  25. Toronto Maple Leafs
  26. New Jersey Devils
  27. Colorado Avalanche
  28. Boston Bruins
  29. Dallas Stars
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Florida Panthers
  32. Vegas Golden Knights

Round 7

  1. Tampa Bay Lightning (from ANA)
  2. Columbus Blue Jackets
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. San Jose Sharks
  5. Montreal Canadiens
  6. Florida Panthers (from ARI)
  7. Philadelphia Flyers
  8. Washington Capitals
  9. Detroit Red Wings
  10. St. Louis Blues
  11. San Jose Sharks (from VAN via ARI)
  12. Ottawa Senators
  13. Buffalo Sabres
  14. San Jose Sharks (from PIT)
  15. Ottawa Senators (from NSH)
  16. Calgary Flames
  17. New York Islanders
  18. Winnipeg Jets
  19. Tampa Bay Lightning
  20. Seattle Kraken
  21. Minnesota Wild
  22. Boston Bruins (from LA)
  23. Ottawa Senators (from NYR)
  24. Edmonton Oilers
  25. Pittsburgh Penguins (from TOR)
  26. New Jersey Devils
  27. Colorado Avalanche
  28. Boston Bruins
  29. Dallas Stars
  30. Carolina Hurricanes
  31. Pittsburgh Penguins (from FLA)
  32. Vegas Golden Knights

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