2025 NHL Draft to be Hosted in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is set to host the 2025 NHL draft at the Peacock Theater on June 27 and 28, marking the second time the league’s amateur draft will take place in this city. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the exciting news at Crypto.com Arena, expressing the league’s enthusiasm for returning to L.A.
President of NHL Events & Content Steve Mayer added that Los Angeles, as a city filled with stars, is a fitting location for showcasing the future stars of the National Hockey League at the draft. This year’s draft will have a new format, following the decision by the NHL Board of Governors to decentralize the event. Prospects will be present in Los Angeles rather than with the clubs proposing to draft them.
The announcement of the draft in Los Angeles had been anticipated for some time, and recent events like the devastating fires in January further solidified the choice. The upcoming draft will culminate a season that saw unique events like the 4 Nations Face-Off and outdoor games held in iconic venues like Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Looking ahead, there is potential for another outdoor game in Southern California, but for now, all eyes are on the NHL entry draft in Los Angeles. The Kings, who had success in earlier drafts, expressed their excitement at hosting the event and showcasing the future stars of the sport to their fans and the wider hockey community.
