NHL Draft live stream 2022 how to watch online from anywhere TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. NHL Draft live stream 2022 how to watch online from anywhere By Aatif Sulleyman published 7 July 2022 Center Shane Wright and winger Juraj Slafkovsky in demand (Image: © Getty Images) Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley are the names on everyone's lips at the 2022 NHL Draft, which has Montreal written all over it. The two-day festival, which marks the end of one season and the start of another, is being held at Bell Centre, and the first overall pick belongs to the Canadiens. Whichever team you root for, read on as we explain how to get a 2022 NHL Draft live stream no matter where you are in the world.NHL Draft live stream 2022 Dates: Thursday, July 7 - Friday, July 8 (full schedule below) Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal US TV coverage: ESPN Plus or ESPN and NHL Network via Sling TV Global live streams: Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU) SN Now (CA) Watch anywhere: try the world's best VPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab) Kingston Frontenacs center Wright, the phenom who's been scribbling his name into the history books since the age of 15, is considered one of the top North American prospects, alongside former United States National Development Program center Cooley and left-winger Cutter Gauthier, also repping the USNTDP. Towering Turun Palloseura winger Slafkovsky is the No.1 prospect based outside Canada and the States, with Finnish winger Joakim Kemell and Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec looking set to be snapped up early on too. The Arizona Coyotes and the Buffalo Sabres hold the joint-most first-round picks, with three each, while the Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks have two each. The Jackets are the only team to hold two of the first 15 picks. It's time to start dreaming, so follow our guide on how to watch a 2022 NHL Draft live stream wherever you are in the world. NHL Draft 2022 scheduleRound 1 - Thursday, July 7 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 12am BST / 9am AESTRounds 2-7 - Friday, July 8 at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm BST / 1am AEST 2022 NHL Draft live stream how to watch in the US without cable (opens in new tab) The best place to watch the 2022 NHL Draft in the US is ESPN Plus (opens in new tab), which is live streaming the entire event. Meanwhile, ESPN is only showing the first round of the NHL Draft, and NHL Network is showing rounds 2-7. Stream 2022 NHL Draft live without cable If you don't have cable, fear not. 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Can I watch the 2022 NHL Draft in the UK Unfortunately for ice hockey fans based in Blighty, there's no official broadcaster for the 2022 NHL Draft in the UK. On the bright side, that means there's no need to stay up for an event that begins at 12am BST on Thursday night... Still, if you're keen to try out your luck, the only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from elsewhere, as described above. The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service. 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He's written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching. See more how-to articles TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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