By Harry Allison
The 2017 NHL draft kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. in Chicago, with the New Jersey Devils on the clock and the Flyers next up..
The consensus top two prospects are forwards Nico Hischier and Nolan Patrick.
Rounds 2-7 of the draft will be held on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., and can be watched on NHL Network.
Here’s what you need to know about Round 1:
When: Tonight
Where: United Center, Chicago
TV: NBCSN
FIRST-ROUND DRAFT ORDER
1. New Jersey Devils
2. FLYERS
3. Dallas Stars
4. Colorado Avalanche
5. Vancouver Canucks
6. Vegas Golden Knights
7. Arizona Coyotes
8. Buffalo Sabres
9. Detroit Red Wings
10. Florida Panthers
11. Los Angeles Kings
12. Carolina Hurricanes
13. Vegas Golden Knights (from Winnipeg Jets)
14. Tampa Bay Lightning
15. Vegas Golden Knights (from New York Islanders)
16. Calgary Flames
17. Toronto Maple Leafs
18. Boston Bruins
19. San Jose Sharks
20. St. Louis Blues
21. New York Rangers
22. Edmonton Oilers
23. Arizona Coyotes (from Minnesota Wild)
24. Winnipeg Jets (from Columbus Blue Jackets via Vegas Golden Knights)
25. Montreal Canadiens
26. Chicago Blackhawks
27. St. Louis Blues (from Washington Capitals)
28. Ottawa Senators
29. Dallas Stars (from Anaheim Ducks)
30. Nashville Predators
31. Pittsburgh Penguins
