Get Ready for the NHL's Future Stars: 2026 Draft Lottery Guide The wait is almost over for hockey fans as the 2026 NHL draft lottery draws near. The highly anticipated event will take place on June 21, 2026, and will be broadcast live on ESPN. This year's lottery will determine the order of selection for the top 16 picks in the upcoming draft, with the worst team from the 2025-2026 season having a 18.5% chance of landing the first overall pick. As the NHL's top prospects prepare to take the stage, fans can tune in to ESPN to see which teams will be making the biggest moves in the draft.
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