HF Habs: 2025 NHL Draft: Part II

[SlafySZN]

Matthew Schaefer a unanimous No. 1 in Bob McKenzie's Mid-season NHL Draft Ranking | TSN

"As far as I’m concerned,” one NHL head scout said, “[Matthew Schaefer] is No. 1 and he’s staying there - even if he never plays another game this season."

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New Bob Mckenzie mid-season rankings dropped. Schaefer the UNANIMOUS #1 now.

1. Schaefer
2. Hagens
3. Misa
4. Martone
5. Frondell
6. Desnoyers
7. McQueen
8. Eklund
9. O'Brien
10. Smith

If we end up with one of Bear, Spence, O’Brien or Martin, we’re good.

 

[Lockin17]

Schmidt is really small tho

This guy is fast and elusive like Caufield and Hutson and can score goals.
Also is hockey IQ is one of the best in this year draft.
I would draft him around #22

 

[Nevins]

Could you rank these players, starting from your favorite:

- Cameron Schmidt
- Lynden Lakovic
- Carter Bear
- Ivan Ryabkin
- Jake O'Brien
- Kashawn Aitcheson
- Braeden Cootes


Thanks

Bear
Lakovic
OBrien
Cootes
Aitcheson
Schmidt
Ryabkin

 

[Playmaker09]

If we end up with one of Bear, Spence, O’Brien or Martin, we’re good.

First two sure. O'Brien is a smaller, softer Dach and Martin doesn't do anything for me. There'll be many better options than both.

 

[1909]

If we end up with one of Bear, Spence, O’Brien or Martin, we’re good.

Justin Carbonneau is not bad at all. Quite big RW with a hell of a shot.

 

[Gustave]

The 11-18 spots are a great place to pick in terms of value. I love it. Bear, Carbonneau, the likes… best of both worlds this season with the mix and the 2 spots in the area.

 

[SlafySZN]

Justin Carbonneau is not bad at all. Quite big RW with a hell of a shot.

I actually forgot to name him but I agree with you. He could be a great pick.

 

[Boyon90]

Elite Prospects January top 32 rankings.

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Vaclav nestrasil it will be

 

[Hins77]

UNdersized player in the WHL like Jarvis/Benson. They put around 100 pts during their draft year. Cameron Schmidt need to be close to that if I would put a claim on him.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Sportsnet's 2025 NHL Draft Rankings: January Edition

For the first time on his list this season, Sam Cosentino has someone unseating James Hagens at No. 1. But at least four players are making a case for the top spot, while a few other players crack the top 32 for the first time.

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Cosentino's lastest ranking. The top 20 is pretty much the same as Bobby Mac's, just reshuffled a little.

 

[skidcells]

The one good thing so far from these lists is that Carter Bear should be available around where we pick. He would be a great consolation price. My preference is for HuGo to work some magic and trade up for Desnoyers.

 

[Boyon90]

Let's be realistic, these list are not really how things will go except for perhaps picks 1 to 4, outside that, and further more outside 10, I think ill just go take a shit and toss it at the wall and if I'm lucky ill see a name within the spatter and that will be who the habs will select

 

[Team_Spirit]

Weak year for the US?

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Another name that I don't see mentioned is Blake Fiddler. I like his mobility and physicality for a guy his size. He won't be a top pairing but maybe develop into a similar player as Brandon Carlo.

 

[Benstheman]

Another name that I don't see mentioned is Blake Fiddler. I like his mobility and physicality for a guy his size. He won't be a top pairing but maybe develop into a similar player as Brandon Carlo.

I'm all for taking him with our 1st 2nd rounder. Just don't know if he will still be on board.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

 

[WeThreeKings]

I'm all for taking him with our 1st 2nd rounder. Just don't know if he will still be on board.

He won't be. This draft isn't deep, so a smooth skating, big, right shot defenseman with NHL bloodlines is going in round 1

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I've been keeping an eye on him for a while. Still super raw at this point and he needs a lot of work on some aspects, but he has Protas type potential. He'll need time though, like Protas did. The CHL then NCAA route could be a solid option.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I've been keeping an eye on him for a while. Still super raw at this point and he needs a lot of work on some aspects, but he has Protas type potential.

These are the types of guys I think they might target with their 2nd round picks.

Would expect if our picks hold where they are, that they'll target the Mrtka and Spence's of the world. Guys who have defined roles and enough skill to raise the floor of the team.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

These are the types of guys I think they might target with their 2nd round picks.

Would expect if our picks hold where they are, that they'll target the Mrtka and Spence's of the world. Guys who have defined roles and enough skill to raise the floor of the team.

That would be an injection of size and skating too, which is never a bad thing.

 

[Benstheman]

That would be an injection of size and skating too, which is never a bad thing.

Yeah. Carbonneau would also be a great selection.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Sportsnet's 2025 NHL Draft Rankings: January Edition

For the first time on his list this season, Sam Cosentino has someone unseating James Hagens at No. 1. But at least four players are making a case for the top spot, while a few other players crack the top 32 for the first time.

www.sportsnet.ca

Cosentino's lastest ranking. The top 20 is pretty much the same as Bobby Mac's, just reshuffled a little.

Not sure how you write a capsule on Brady Martin and not mention his physicality.

I mean, I’ve seen Easton Cowan play several times, can’t recall him dishing a hit.

Martin will check n’ hit anybody. I bet scouts love that.

 

[montreal]

I've been keeping an eye on him for a while. Still super raw at this point and he needs a lot of work on some aspects, but he has Protas type potential. He'll need time though, like Protas did. The CHL then NCAA route could be a solid option.

I plan on watching a good bit of his games for Ryabkin, so far I haven't paid too much attention to him as he's been ok but they only play together on the PP as the coach has Ryabkin with Tynan Lawrence ('26) who has impressed me a bit in the 3 games i've seen. They are playing the USNTDP this weekend so I should have vids up within a few days.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Maybe I am underrating this year draft class but it seems that outside the top 4, most top prospects are projected to become middle of the lineup players or bottom 6. I do not say that as bad thing, it just seem like some important players will be drafted but not in the higher end of potential or talent. Is this accurate?