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The 2017 NHL Scouting Combine will take place this weekend in Buffalo, NY. The two-day event is a chance for every NHL club to interview, test and evaluate the top prospects in the upcoming NHL Draft, which takes place June 23-24 in Chicago, IL. Here's everything you should know about the event.

WHAT:Gathering of the draft's top prospects and other requested players for interviews with the teams, fitness testing and pre-draft prep work. General managers, scouts and other front office staff members from each team will be in attendance.
WHEN: June 2-3
WHERE: The Harborcenter in Buffalo
TESTS:There are two rounds of fitness testing for the prospects in attendance. The first of which will be performed outside of the Fitness Testing Day window (June 3). The second will take place during the window.
The following are the tests the players will participate in outside of the window.
The following are tests the athletes will perform on June 3 during the Fitness Testing Day window, and are open to NHL clubs and media members.
WHAT'S NEXT:Oilers TV and EdmontonOilers.com will be on location in Buffalo, bringing you interviews with many of the prospects in attendance. In addition, we will have written and video coverage of any breaking news, comments from the Oilers brass and more. The Sport Chek Panel will also be on location to bring you the latest analysis of the event. This weekend, we will launch our Sport Chek NHL Draft site to bring you all of the content leading up to and through the draft in Chicago.