Full Coverage

Buffalo Sabres select Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in NHL draft

Top news

Sabres select Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft

20 hours ago

By JUSTIN ALPERT

NHL Draft | Tracking each of the Sabres' Day 2 picks

2 hours ago

By Jourdon Labarber

NBC Sports Boston

NHL Draft recap: Bruins make six picks, two trades on busy Day 2

32 minutes ago

Schaefer goes No. 1 to Isles; Misa, Frondell follow

21 hours ago

2025 NHL Draft Results In First Round: Analysis, Team Fits For All 32 Picks

16 hours ago

Posts on X

Formerly Twitter

NHL

NHL

Tyler Hopkins certainly has the passion. 🍁 📺: 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft on @ESPNPlus, @NHLNetwork and @Sportsnet (🎥: IG/hopkins.glen) pic.x.com/Qm3tHupV8D

Posted on X2:38 PM

NHL

NHL

You're going to love Jack Ivankovic, @PredsNHL fans... NHL role model? Juuse Saros. City he most wanted to play an NHL game in? Nashville. 📺: 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft on @ESPNPlus, @NHLNetwork, and @Sportsnet pic.x.com/oa6zlDBK7m

Posted on X2:28 PM

Buffalo Sabres

BuffaloSabres

We have selected Melvin Novotny 195th overall. Details → bufsabres.co/3TTqHYp #LetsGoBuffalo | @SenecaBuffalo pic.x.com/Lk8ZNjXILw

Posted on X4:22 PM

Buffalo Sabres

BuffaloSabres

Ashton Schultz joins the blue & gold! Details → bufsabres.co/3TTqHYp #LetsGoBuffalo | @SenecaBuffalo pic.x.com/CDKaG7lqVH

Posted on X3:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

See popular questions from Google Search

When is the draft in NHL?

The 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 27-28 at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The first round will be June 27 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 28 (Noon ET; NHLN, ESPN+, SN, SN1).

Final Mock 2025 NHL Draft: Intrigue following 1st 4 picks

When is the 2025 NHL draft?

The 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft will take place over two days: Round 1 will be held on Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, TVA Sports), followed by rounds two through seven on June 28 at 12 p.m. ET (NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet, SN1). NOTE: Updated only with traded picks through Round 1.

Order of selection for 2025 NHL Draft

Where can I watch NHL draft 2025?

The 2025 NHL Draft will be televised by ESPN+ and NHL Network. Streaming options for the draft include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

What channel is NHL draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, how to watch second round

Who was the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft?

The New York Islanders made the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting 17-year-old Matthew Schaefer from Hamilton, Canada. The Islanders also drafted right-winger Victor Eklund and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson.

NHL Draft 2025 first-round results, player selections: Reaction and analysis

The New York Times

All coverage

Mike Harrington: As NHL turns draft into bizarre sideshow, Sabres can't make a deal with No. 9 pick

9 hours ago

By Damian Dovarganes

diebytheblade.com

Buffalo Sabres Draft Radim Mrtka

20 hours ago

By Melissa Burgess

Mrtka: Being drafted in NHL was dream come true

15 hours ago

By Paul Hamilton

LA Kings should not wait to get this trade done with Sabres after their draft pick

19 hours ago

By Brandon Croce

4 prospects for Sabres with No. 9 pick in 1st round of NHL draft

Yesterday

By Jonah Bronstein

Buffalo Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th overall pick in 2025 NHL Draft

19 hours ago

By Jonathan Acosta

The New York Times

Sabres NHL Draft picks tracker: Grades, fits and analysis

Yesterday

By Corey Pronman

McKeen's Hockey

2025 NHL SCOUTING REPORT (VIDEO + GRADES): Radim Mrtka, D, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

4 days ago

By Derek Neumeier

Buffalo Hockey Beat

NHL Draft: Sabres had trade talks prior to taking Radim Mrtka; Buffalo planned to re-sign JJ Peterka

15 hours ago

By Bill Hoppe

Canadian Hockey League

Two T-Birds selected in the first round

16 hours ago

niagara-gazette.com

Sabres select defenseman with ninth pick of draft

18 hours ago

By Greg Beacham

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penguins 2025 NHL draft target to watch: Radim Mrtka

4 days ago

By Jeff Middleton

Sabres 2025 Draft Projection - Justin Carbonneau

Yesterday

By Michael Augello

Sabres' Radim Mrtka: Big defender goes ninth at draft

20 hours ago

Radim Mrtka NHL Draft Projection – Overview, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Projection for 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Yesterday

By Devavrat Kulkarni

Buffalo Likely Leaning Defense In Draft

2 days ago

Kevyn Adams Still Looking for Players to Buy Into the Sabres

3 days ago

NHL Draft | Kevyn Adams

16 hours ago

NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com

Sabres Notes: No. 9 Pick, Peterka, Samuelsson, Coaches

4 days ago

By Josh Erickson

Detroit Hockey Now

Mrtka patterns game after Red Wings Seider

Yesterday

By Bob Duff

The Hockey News

Sabres Eyeing Defensemen At Ninth Overall

3 days ago

Sabres make an instant splash with Radim Mrtka draft selection

19 hours ago

By Zackary Laware

spectrumlocalnews.com

Here's who the Sabres could pick in the first round of the NHL Draft on Friday

3 days ago

By Ryan Beiter

How a move to the WHL helped elevate Radim Mrtka’s 2025 NHL Draft stock

5 days ago

By Steven M. Ellis

Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft

19 hours ago

By Matthew Bové

Radim Mrtka - Defence

7 days ago

Rochester Americans

SABRES SELECT MRTKA WITH 9TH OVERALL IN 2025 NHL DRAFT

1 hour ago

The Hockey Writers

Sabres Draft Radim Mrtka 9th Overall

19 hours ago

By Matthew Zator

Sabres take towering blue-liner Radim Mrtka 9th overall

20 hours ago

diebytheblade.com

First Round Recap: Not Much to See Here

7 hours ago

Sabres select Radim Mrtka No. 9 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

20 hours ago

By Tyler Kuehl

‘A package that’s pretty rare’ | Sabres and Mrtka happy to have each other

15 hours ago

By JUSTIN ALPERT

4 check: Sabres draft D-man Radim Mrtka, ‘very unique package,” righty with size, skill

16 hours ago

By Jonah Bronstein

Sabres offseason tracker: Latest updates on the NHL draft, trades, free agency

23 hours ago

Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with ninth pick in 2025 NHL Draft

19 hours ago

By Zach Jones

Mrtka said being drafted in the NHL was a dream come true

15 hours ago

By Paul Hamilton

Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka in Round 1

19 hours ago

By Zach Jones

Ninth overall | Additional mock draft projections for Sabres’ first-round pick

5 days ago

By JUSTIN ALPERT

Buffalo Hockey Beat

NHL Draft: Sabres select Radim Mrtka ninth overall

19 hours ago

By Bill Hoppe

Adams, Forton discuss contract rumors, Sabres’ draft plans and impactful front office additions

4 days ago

By JUSTIN ALPERT

Sabres could trade No. 9 pick in 2025 NHL Draft, GM says

4 days ago

By Heather Engel

Buffalo Sabres NHL Draft Day 2 Tracker

1 hour ago

By Jonathan Acosta

Goo Goo Dolls introduce the Sabres' first-round pick as 'better days' await

Yesterday

By Tommy Gallagher

The New York Times

Eight thoughts from Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ NHL Draft week news conference

4 days ago

By Matthew Fairburn

Sabres Add To Blueline With Big Mrtka

22 hours ago

By Michael Augello

Sabres willing to trade ninth overall pick if they can get NHL-ready talent

3 days ago

By Paul Hamilton

4 check: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams previews NHL draft, free agency, potential trades

4 days ago

By Jonah Bronstein & Nick Veronica

Search

Clear search

Close search

Google apps

Main menu