The 2018 NHL Entry Draft starts tonight in Dallas. The Sharks are picking at 21st overall and should have a decent crop of players to select from — and there’s always at least one player who stays on the board longer than expected. The top three picks belong to the Buffalo Sabres, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Montreal Canadiens. There’s no real doubt that Rasmus Dahlin will go first overall and start his career as a Sabre tonight.
Here’s what you need to know:
Date: Friday, June 22
Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PDT
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Broadcast: NBCSN (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)
Date: Saturday, June 23
Start time: 11:00 AM EDT / 8:00 AM PDT
Broadcast: NHL Network (USA), Sportsnet (Canada)
The Sharks will have seven picks during day two, though they won’t pick until the fourth round.