PRONMAN MAY 16 1ST ROUND SCOUTING REPORT
This list of the 2025 draft class emphasizes players who have great pace, physicality and compete level.
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Summary:
2. Michael Misa, C (Saginaw, OHL)
Elite in transition with speed and skill. Not a bruiser, but competes well and has the offensive instincts to thrive in high-pressure games.
3. Porter Martone, RW (Mississauga, OHL)
Big frame, soft hands, and plays with edge. Skating is a question, but he’s tailor-made for playoff hockey: net-front presence, board battles, and greasy goals.
4. Caleb Desnoyers, C (Moncton, QMJHL)
200-foot center with size, smarts, and a grinder's game. Reliable, matchup-ready, and capable of chipping in offensively. Coaches will love him in the postseason.
5. Jake O’Brien, C (Brantford, OHL)
One of the smartest players in the class. Creates offense at the net, especially 5v5. Not overly physical, but fearless with a 6’2” frame and legit courage.
6. Roger McQueen, C (Brandon, WHL)
Massive, skilled, and fast. If not for injury concerns, he’d be top 3 here. High ceiling with undeniable playoff upside.
7. Anton Frondell, C (Djurgarden, Allsvenskan)
Physical, mature, and versatile. Can play in traffic or with finesse. Already proven against men.
8. Kashawn Aitcheson, D (Barrie, OHL)
Physical and fearless. Not flashy, but defends hard, skates well, and plays a style coaches lean on in the playoffs.
9. Radim Mrtka, D (Seattle, WHL)
Big, mobile, and poised. Ideal for logging heavy minutes — eats up ice and breaks up plays under pressure.
10. Victor Eklund, LW (Djurgarden, Allsvenskan)
Undersized but relentless. High motor, fast feet, and an agitator’s edge. Will be a thorn in every playoff opponent’s side.
11. James Hagens, C (Boston College)
Elite skill and vision, but gets pushed outside too often. World Juniors performance was strong, but questions linger on how his game holds up when the ice shrinks.
12. Daniil Prokhorov, LW (Dynamo St. Petersburg, MHL)
Straight-line, heavy winger who finishes checks. Not flashy but dependable when the game gets hard.
13. Brady Martin, C (Sault Ste. Marie, OHL)
Tough, skilled, and relentless. If he were 6’2”, he’d be higher — but still a nightmare to play against.
14. Blake Fiddler, D (Edmonton, WHL)
Big, mobile, and physical. Risky with the puck, but projects as a shutdown playoff D.
15. Jackson Smith, D (Tri-City, WHL)
Big and mobile with offensive upside. Some scouts doubt his instincts, but his tools will earn him trust in crunch time.
16. Sascha Boumedienne, D (Boston Univ.)
Raw but athletic. Skating and size give him a clear NHL ceiling despite the growing pains.
17. Justin Carbonneau, RW (Blainville-Boisbriand, QMJHL)
North-south winger with speed, hands, and compete. Wins battles and scores goals.
18. Joshua Ravensbergen, G (Prince George, WHL)
Big-game mentality. Tracks well, fights through traffic, and makes timely saves.
19. Malcolm Spence, LW (Erie, OHL)
Steady, smart, and hard-working. Not flashy, but eats minutes and wears teams down.
20. Braeden Cootes, C (Seattle, WHL)
Quick motor, solid hands. Doesn’t project as a star but could carve out a Trocheck-style role.
21. Cameron Reid, D (Kitchener, OHL)
Not huge but skates extremely well. Reliable in transition, with flashes of offense.
22. Henry Brzustewicz, D (London, OHL)
Two-way with size, strength, and a reliable first pass. Has the grit to handle playoff pressure.
23. Simon Wang, D (Oshawa, OHL)
Raw offensively, but huge with decent feet and physical edge. Could earn trust late in games.
24. Carter Bear, RW (Everett, WHL)
Skilled and competitive, but lacks standout traits. More of a depth guy in a playoff run.
25. William Horcoff, LW (Michigan, NCAA)
Heavy but smart. Not a burner, but crafty enough to find space and score.
26. Lynden Lakovic, RW (Moose Jaw, WHL)
High-end tools but wildly inconsistent. Risky playoff bet unless the motor improves.
27. Milton Gastrin, C (MODO, SHL)
Steady, responsible center. Doesn’t stand out but won’t hurt you either.
28. Eddie Genborg, LW (Linkoping, SHL)
Big, fast, and nasty. Lacks finesse but coaches love the physicality in the postseason.
29. Cole Reschny, C (Victoria, WHL)
Super skilled and clever, but size and skating limit his playoff projection.
30. Jack Nesbitt, C (Windsor, OHL)
Tough and talented, but skating remains a big concern.
31. Jakob Ihs-Wozniak, LW (Lulea, SHL)
Great shot and tools, but inconsistent. Playoff pace might be too much right now.
32. Bill Zonnon, C (Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL)
Safe, balanced skill set. NHL future likely, but hard to project impact in top-6 or special teams roles.
