NHL Draft Kicks Off Tonight with First Round Under the Lights

The NHL Draft begins Friday night, marking the official start of what promises to be a busy offseason for front offices across the league. Teams will be making their selections while simultaneously working the phones on trades and free agency discussions, creating a chaotic but essential 24-hour period for franchise building. The draft floor is always where the real action happens, with trades, surprises, and unexpected moves reshaping rosters in real time.