The NHL has confirmed that the 2027 Draft will continue to operate under a decentralized format, allowing teams to host selection events at their home arenas. This approach, introduced during the pandemic, has maintained fan engagement by bringing the draft experience closer to local supporters. The league has not yet announced whether this structure will become permanent or if future drafts will revert to a centralized location. Teams and fans alike will be watching to see how this model evolves in the coming years.

2027 NHL Draft To Remain Decentralized  prohockeyrumors.com