How to Watch 2022 NHL Draft Live on July 8 Without Cable
2022 NHL Draft: Rounds 2-7 are underway. Here's how to watch.
Live from the Bell Centre, the future of the ice is on the clock when the 2022 NHL Entry Draft continues. The Montreal Canadiens will had the first overall pick, which made them the first team since 1985 to host the draft and have the top selection. With the top pick, the club selected Juraj Slafkovsky, the Slovakian left-winger from HC TPS (Liiga). Check out the selections for Round 1, below.
Round 1 Results
| # | Player (Pos.) | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | Juraj Slafkovsky (LW) | Slovakia | Montreal Canadiens | HC TPS (Liiga) |
| 2 | Simon Nemec (D) | Slovakia | New Jersey Devils | HK Nitra (Tipos Extraliga) |
| 3 | Logan Cooley (C) | United States | Arizona Coyotes | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 4 | Shane Wright (C) | Canada | Seattle Kraken | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) |
| 5 | Cutter Gauthier (LW) | United States | Philadelphia Flyers | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 6 | David Jiricek (D) | Czech Republic | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Chicago)1 | HC Skoda Plzen (Czech Extraliga) |
| 7 | Kevin Korchinski (D) | Canada | Chicago Blackhawks (from Ottawa)2 | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 8 | Marco Kasper (C) | Austria | Detroit Red Wings | Rogle BK (SHL) |
| 9 | Matthew Savoie (C) | Canada | Buffalo Sabres | Winnipeg Ice (WHL) |
| 10 | Pavel Mintyukov (D) | Russia | Anaheim Ducks | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) |
| 11 | Conor Geekie (C) | Canada | Arizona Coyotes (from San Jose)3 | Winnipeg Ice (WHL) |
| 12 | Denton Mateychuk (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 13 | Frank Nazar (C) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Islanders via Montreal)4 | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 14 | Rutger McGroarty (RW) | United States | Winnipeg Jets | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 15 | Jonathan Lekkerimaki (RW) | Sweden | Vancouver Canucks | Djurgardens IF (SHL) |
| 16 | Noah Ostlund (C) | Sweden | Buffalo Sabres (from Vegas)5 | Djurgardens IF (SHL) |
| 17 | Joakim Kemell (RW) | Finland | Nashville Predators | JYP Jyvaskyla (Liiga) |
| 18 | Lian Bichsel (D) | Switzerland | Dallas Stars | Leksands IF (SHL) |
| 19 | Liam Ohgren (LW) | Sweden | Minnesota Wild (from Los Angeles)6 | Djurgardens IF (SHL) |
| 20 | Ivan Miroshnichenko (RW) | Russia | Washington Capitals | Omskie Krylya (VHL) |
| 21 | Owen Pickering (D) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Swift Current Broncos (WHL) |
| 22 | Nathan Gaucher (C) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks (from Boston)7 | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
| 23 | Jimmy Snuggerud (RW) | United States | St. Louis Blues | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 24 | Danila Yurov (RW) | Russia | Minnesota Wild | Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL) |
| 25 | Sam Rinzel (D) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto)8 | Chaska Hawks (USHS-MN) |
| 26 | Filip Mesar (RW) | Slovakia | Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary)9 | HK Poprad (Tipos Extraliga) |
| 27 | Filip Bystedt (C) | Sweden | San Jose Sharks (from Carolina via Montreal and Arizona)10 | Linkoping HC (SHL) |
| 28 | Jiri Kulich (C) | Czech Republic | Buffalo Sabres (from Florida)11 | Karlovy Vary (Czech Extraliga) |
| 29 | Maveric Lamoureux (D) | Canada | Arizona Coyotes (from Edmonton)12 | Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) |
| 30 | Brad Lambert (C) | Finland | Winnipeg Jets (from NY Rangers)13 | Lahti Pelicans (Liiga) |
| 31 | Isaac Howard (LW) | United States | Tampa Bay Lightning | U.S. NTDP (USHL) |
| 32 | Reid Schaefer (LW) | Canada | Edmonton Oilers (from Colorado via Arizona)14 | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
Rounds 2-7 begin today and you can find out how to watch the rest of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, below.
When to Watch
2022 NHL Draft Schedule
| Coverage | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
| Round 1 | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Rounds 2-7 | 11:00 AM ET | NHLN, ESPN+ |
How to Watch the 2022 NHL Draft
ESPN, ESPN+ and NHL Network will be home to this year's NHL Draft. ESPN+ will cover the entire event, with Round 1 also iring on ESPN, and Rounds 2-7 airing on NHLN. Find out if your streaming service will be streaming the draft, below:
2022 NHL Draft Channels
| DIRECTV STREAM | fuboTV | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube | |
| ESPN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| NHLN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on ESPN+
For only $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year, NHL fans can watch all of the 2022 NHL on ESPN+. ESPN+ has thousands of live events, original studio shows, acclaimed series that are exclusive to the streaming services, and much more.
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Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM includes NHL Network, ESPN, and over 125 channels with its Ultimate plan for $104.99. For a limited time, new and eligible customers that sign up can get $30 off over the first two months for a monthly price of $89.99 and 3-months of premium channels for free. A subscription includes unlimited DVR storage and there are no hidden fees, or required annual contracts.
Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on fuboTV
For $69.99 per month, you can watch the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on ESPN via fuboTV with their Pro plan. The sports-first streaming offers over 100 channels with their Pro plan, which includes over 100 sporting events, the ability to watch on unlimited screens, and 1000 hours of DVR space, which means you can record and rewatch your favorite shows and all of this year's big events. For an additional $7.99 per month, the fubo Extra add-on gives you access to draft coverage on NHL Network.
Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Hulu + Live TV
On Hulu + Live TV, cord cutters can watch the future of the NHL at this year's draft on ESPN and over 75 channels with the base plan of $69.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR storage and allows users to watch on 2 screens simultaneously. The service includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, so fans can watch the later rounds.
Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on Sling TV
Sling TV offers an affordable way to watch the 2022 NHL Draft on ESPN and NHL Network. For $35 per month, with a Sling Orange subscription, you can watch Round 1 on ESPN, and for an additional $11 per month, the Sports Extra add-on gives you access to Rounds 2-7 on NHL Network. For a limited time, eligible subscribers can get 50% off their first month.
Watch the 2022 NHL Draft on YouTube TV
Subscribers to YouTube TV are able to watch ESPN's coverage of this year's NHL Draft for $64.99 per month. The streaming service has over 85 channels, users can stream up to 3 devices simultaneously, and it includes unlimited DVR so you can record every game and more.
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