Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More
With the 2024 NHL Draft lottery just under a week away, let's take a look at the teams and prospects in the spotlight at this year's lottery!
thehockeywriters.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- The NHL Draft Lottery date for the 2025 cycle was announced as May 5, 2025, with broadcasts planned on ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports, and the event conducted in two phases to determine the top two picks. This setup mirrors prior formats where the first phase selects the overall top pick and the second phase determines the second, with a cap of moving up no more than 10 spots for any team.[1][8]
- For context, multiple outlets have covered variations of the lottery format and dates in previous years (e.g., 2024 and earlier), but the current official date in the latest release is May 5, 2025. If you’re looking for a precise, up-to-date confirmation for 2026, I can check the latest NHL announcements.[2][9]
- If you want, I can pull the official NHL press release or reliable outlets for the most current 2026 lottery date and structure, and provide a concise summary with sources.
Would you like me to fetch the latest 2026 draft lottery date and format from official NHL sources and reputable outlets?[8]