A long-standing NHL policy that has sparked debate among teams and fans will remain unchanged for the next draft cycle. The league has confirmed that the 2027 NHL Draft will continue using a decentralized format, meaning selections will take place in each team’s home market rather than a single centralized location. This decision follows the same approach used in recent years, maintaining the current structure despite calls for potential adjustments. The draft is scheduled for late June, with events spread over two days.

One of the NHL’s more contentious policies isn’t set to change for the 2026-27 season. The 2027 NHL Draft will take place on June 25 and 26, and remain in a decentralized format, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The decentralized draft format allows teams to stay in their home market, rather than organizing on […]