Predators Draft Day Preview

All eyes will be on SMASHVILLE tonight as NHL hopefuls hope to hear their names called from the stage at Bridgestone Arena at the 2023 NHL Draft.

Round one begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT. In the meantime, here is everything you need to know:

Predators Picks

The Predators have an NHL-high 13 picks in this year's draft. They are:

• Round 1:No. 15, No. 24 (from EDM)
• Round 2: No. 46 (from PIT), No. 47
• Round 3: No. 68 (from SJS), No. 79, No. 83 (from TBL)
• Round 4: No. 111, No. 115 (from TBL), No. 121 (from TOR)
• Round 5:No. 143, No. 147 (from TBL)
• Round 6:No. 175

Pre-Draft Festivities

Head to Bridgestone Arena early to enjoy the FREE Broadway Block Party Presented by Tractor Supply, see top prospects walk the red carpet and hear live performances from the Broadway stage.

Wednesday Schedule of Events:

• United by Hockey Mobile Museum: 12 - 7 p.m.
• Broadway Block Party: 3 p.m.
• Cody Parks & The Dirty South Performance on Broadway Main Stage: 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
• Hannah Dasher Performance on Broadway Main Stage: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
• Preds Alumni Appearances & Autographs: 4 - 6 p.m.
• 2023 NHL Draft Doors: 4 p.m.
• Jo Dee Messina Performance on Broadway Main Stage: 5 p.m.
• Top Draft Prospects Red Carpet Arrivals: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
• 2023 NHL Draft Round One: 6 p.m.

How to Watch

If you can't make it to Bridgestone Arena, the first round of the draft will be televised Wednesday on ESPN and ESPN+, beginning at 6 p.m. CT. Rounds 2 through 7 begin Thursday at 10 a.m. ET on NHL Network, and will also be available on ESPN+.

Required Reading

David Poile, Barry Trotz Preview 2023 NHL Draft
Preds 2023 Free Agency Primer
Historic Selections of Nashville Predators 2023 NHL Draft Picks
Nashville Predators 2023 Mock Draft Roundup
Predators Look to Add 'Speed and Skill' at NHL Draft
Predators Amateur Scout Meetings: 2023 NHL Draft Presents 'A Good Challenge'
Predators 2023 Potential First-Round Draft Targets
They Said It: NHL Scouting Combine
Sport Science and 'Speed Dating:' Inside the NHL Scouting Combine