NHL Draft Lottery 2022: Date, Odds and Latest Regular-Season ...
While 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.comI 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.