Where to watch the 2026 NHL Draft first round — Maple Leafs hold No. 1 pick
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft begins Friday night in Buffalo; the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be first on the clock holding the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in the first round, which is set for Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y. The event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming on-demand.