The prime prospects in hockey will hear their names known as within the 2019 NHL Draft on Friday night time. The opening section of the two-day occasion contains the primary two rounds spanning a complete of 62 picks. The closing 5 rounds can be held Saturday afternoon.
Jack Hughes, an American heart with stellar all-around abilities, initiatives because the No. 1 choice by the Devils after delivering on the hype with one other robust season within the U.S. developmental program. He’s anticipated to be adopted by Finnish winger Kaapo Kakko with the No. 2 decide, giving the Rangers a foundational piece up entrance.
The Blackhawks have one of many hardest choices within the draft because the group that picks after these two. Defenseman Bowen Byram and facilities Alex Turcotte, Trevor Zegras and Dylan Cozens seem among the many strongest candidates. In current weeks, it’s beginning wanting extra prefer it’ll be Byram or Turcotte.
The Avalanche maintain the No. four decide from the Senators as a part of the Matt Duchene commerce, adopted by the Kings with the No. 5 decide. The Red Wings, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks and Canucks spherical out the highest 10.
2019 NHL Draft, Rounds 1-2
Time: 7 p.m. CT
TV: NBCSN, NHL Network
Live stream: NBC Sports Live