I don’t have live access to current NHL announcements in this moment, but here’s what was reported most recently about the NHL Draft Lottery date.
- In 2025, the NHL Draft Lottery was held live on May 5 and broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVAS, with the event conducted in a two-phase format to determine the top picks. This established a pattern of a spring lottery date around early May in recent years.[2][9]
- Reports for 2026 indicated the lottery was being targeted for early May, with multiple outlets noting May 5 as the likely date and noting broadcast plans for a live reveal, continuing the trend from 2025.[5]
- Historical context shows the lottery date has varied slightly year to year, but May in the first full week of May has been common for recent seasons, with TV partners lined up to televise the event.[3][9]
If you’d like, I can search for the absolute latest confirmation from NHL or the major outlets and provide a precise date and broadcasting details for 2026.
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The NHL Draft Lottery will be held April 29 and, for the first time, all 14 teams that didn't make the playoffs will be eligible for the first overall pick. The draft itself will be on one day, June 30.
www.cbssports.comThe draft lottery would be held right between the first and second round of the playoffs.
www.dailyfaceoff.comThe NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on May 5th, according to a report from Frank Seravalli of Hockey 24/7. For the second straight year, the NHL will broadcast the lottery draw live, allowing teams and fans to learn their fate as it happens.
www.yardbarker.comWith 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.comEvent will be broadcast Monday on ESPN, Sportsnet, TVAS
www.nhl.comWhile the 16-team field for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is set, that also means the NHL draft lottery has locked in its group...
bleacherreport.comThe National Hockey League announced the date of the NHL Draft Lottery. The Montreal Canadiens have the fifth highest odds to win the draw.
thehockeynews.comWhile the Stanley Cup Playoffs are firmly underway, the bottom half of the NHL are looking forward to the 2025-26 season and that all starts with the 2025 Draft
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