The 2019 NHL Draft finally is among us.
The New Jersey Devils likely will draft Team USA center Jack Hughes, while it’s expected Finnish standout Kaapo Kakko will be selected by the New York Rangers.
The Boston Bruins have one first-round pick at No. 30.
Keep it right here all night for the latest rumors, news and picks as they come in.
10: 42 p.m.:Â *Insert eye emoji*
Cam Neely and the #NHLBruins scouts with one last meeting before they select? Or, could we have a trade to announce? pic.twitter.com/Aq6sWLLnLY
— SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) June 22, 2019
10:28 p.m.:Â Where will Mats Zuccarello end up come Opening Night?
DAL GM Jim Nill says team continues to talk to Mats Zuccarello, but expects the winger to explore the free agent window.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 22, 2019
9:16 p.m.:Â We have our first trade:
11 to ARIZ for 14 and 45
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 22, 2019
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Here’s the order for Round 1, with picks being updated as they come in.
1. New Jersey Devils:Â Jack Hughes, C, USA U18 (USHL)
2. New York Rangers: Kaapo Kakko, F, Turku (SM Liiga)
3. Chicago Blackhawks:Â Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
4. Colorado Avalanche (via OTT):Â Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
5. Los Angeles Kings:Â Alex Turcotte, C, USA U18 (USHL)
6. Detroit Red Wings:Â Mortiz Seider, D, Mannheim (DEL)
7. Buffalo Sabres:Â Dylan Cozens, F, Lethbridge (WHL)
8. Edmonton Oilers:Â Philip Broberg, D, AIK (SWE-Als)
9. Anaheim Ducks:Â Trevor Zegras, C, USA U18 (USHL)
10. Vancouver Canucks:Â Vasili Podkolzin, F, St. Petersburg (MHL)
11. Arizona Coyotes (via PHI): Victor Soderstrom, D, Br ynas (SHL)
12. Minnesota Wild:Â Matthew Boldy, F, USA U18 (USHL)
13. Florida Panthers:Â Spencer Knight, G, USA U18 (USHL)
14. Philadelphia Flyers (via ARI): Cam York, D, USA U18 (USHL)
15. Montreal Canadiens:Â Cole Caufield, F, USA U18 (USHL)
16. Colorado Avalanche:Â Alex Newhook, C, Victoria (BCHL)
17. Vegas Golden Knights:Â Peyton Krebs, C, Winnipeg (WHL)
18. Dallas Stars:Â Thomas Harley, D, Mississauga (OHL)
19. Ottawa Senators (via CBJ):Â Lassi Thomson, D, Kelowna (WHL)
20. Winnipeg Jets:Â Ville Heinola, D, Lukko (SM Liiga)
21. Pittsburgh Penguins:Â Samuel Poulin, F, Sherbrooke (QMJHL)
22. Los Angeles Kings (via TOR):Â Tobias Bjornfot, D, Djurgardens (SWE J20)
23. New York Islanders:Â Simon Holmstrom, F, HV71 (SWE J20)
24. Nashville Predators:Â Phillip Tomasino, C, Niagara (OHL)
25. Washington Capitals:Â Connor McMichael, F, London (OHL)
26. Calgary Flames:Â Jakob Pelletier, F, Moncton (QMJHL)
27. Tampa Bay Lightning:Â Nolan Foote, F, Kelowna (WHL)
28. Carolina Hurricanes:Â Ryan Suzuki, C, Barrie (OHL)
29. Anaheim Ducks (from BUF, via SJS):Â Brayden Tracey, F, Moose Jaw (WHL)
30. Boston Bruins:Â John Beecher, C, USA U18 (USHL)
31. Buffalo Sabres (via STL):Â Ryan Johnson, D, Sioux Falls (USHL)
