NHL Monitoring Ongoing Protests in Los Angeles Ahead of Upcoming Draft

NHL insider Frank Seravalli has reported that the league is concerned about the ongoing unrest in the streets of Los Angeles, where the draft is set to take place in two weeks. Protests against immigration raids began on June 6, 2025, in Los Angeles County, California.

«The NHL is closely monitoring the civil unrest and protests occurring in Los Angeles, just 16 days before the NHL draft. The Peacock Theater and LA Live are within the curfew zone, which restricts activities and movement from 8 PM to 6 AM,» Seravalli posted on social media.

To remind, the NHL Draft 2025 will occur from the night of June 27 to June 28. This will be the 63rd draft, held in Los Angeles, California. For the first time in NHL history, the draft will be decentralized, with team delegations working from their offices.