The draft was held on June 26–27, 2015, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.
[1] The first three selections were Connor McDavid going to the Edmonton Oilers, Jack Eichel going to the Buffalo Sabres, and Dylan Strome going to the Arizona Coyotes.
Ice hockey players born between January 1, 1995, and September 15, 1997, were eligible for selection in the 2015 NHL entry draft.
[2] Since the 2012–13 season, all 14 teams not qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs have a "weighted" chance at winning the first overall selection.
[3] Beginning with the 2014–15 season, the NHL changed the weighting system that was used in previous years.