Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
1. Matthew Schaefer – D (Erie Otters → New York Islanders)
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 11: A closeup view of the New York Islanders’ logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 11, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Elite skating, smart gap control, two-way impact, projected as a potential franchise top‑pair defenseman.
2. Michael Misa – C (Saginaw Spirit → San Jose Sharks)
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: The logo on the San Jose Sharks on a jersey during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on October 04, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Scoring machine (62G/134P in 65 games), elite skating, excellent hockey IQ.
3. Anton Frondell – C (Djurgårdens → Chicago Blackhawks)
Oct 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Strong two‑way center, capable in the high-level Swedish pro league, slick playmaking, and skating
4. Caleb Desnoyers – C (Moncton Wildcats → Utah Mammoth)
KEARNS, UTAH – OCTOBER 07: A close-up of the Utah Hockey Club logo on practice jersey at Utah’s Olympic Oval on October 07, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
All-around center with elite hockey sense, compared to Bergeron/Toews
5. Brady Martin – C (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds → Nashville Predators)
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 05: A closeup view of the Nashville Predators logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Competitive, tenacious, strong two-way center, gold medalist at U18s.
6. Porter Martone – RW (Brampton Steelheads → Philadelphia Flyers)
MONTREAL, QC – DECEMBER 16: A detailed view of the Philadelphia Flyers’ logo seen on a jersey during overtime against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 16, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Big-bodied winger (6′3″, 208 lbs), driver of play, goal and power-play scorer.
7. James Hagens – C (Boston College → Boston Bruins)
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 21: A detailed view of the Boston Bruins’ logo is seen during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 21, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Dynamic playmaking, high hockey IQ, compared to Clayton Keller; NHL‑style game.
8. Jake O’Brien – C (Brantford → Seattle Kraken)
OTTAWA, CANADA – DECEMBER 02: Detailed view of the Seattle Kraken logo on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken jersey during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 02, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
Known for his high hockey IQ and playmaking ability.
9. Radim Mrtka – D (Seattle Thunderbirds → Buffalo Sabres)
BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 14: A general view of the Buffalo Sabres logo on a jersey during the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
Long, mobile puck‑mover, shutdown potential; dark‑horse candidate for a top‑4 role.
10. Roger McQueen – C (Brandon→ Anaheim Ducks)
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 09: A closeup view of the Anaheim Ducks logo on a jersey during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Very skilled, but has question marks due to injury this past season.
