The NHL Draft Lottery for 2025 is set for May 5, 2025, at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, NJ, and will be broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports. The Lottery will determine the order for the first 16 picks in the draft, involving teams that missed the playoffs. This event occurs in two phases to select the first and second overall picks, with a limitation on the number of selections a team can move up. The San Jose Sharks lead the odds with an 18.5% chance of winning the first draw, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks at 13.5% and the Nashville Predators at 11.5%. The complete odds outline a competitive landscape among teams for prime picks.

Meanwhile, NHL Central Scouting has ranked top prospects for the draft, with Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters at the top. The NHL Scouting Combine will take place from June 1-7 in Buffalo, NY, showcasing eligible prospects. The Draft will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles across two days, starting on June 27, 2025. Tickets will go on sale on May 5.