2025 NHL Draft Thread

[TLEH]

Joshua Ravensbergen could probably be had around the Toronto 1st rd pick..seems to be consensus best goalie in draft

Zero interest in a goalie in round 1.

 

[BHFAN92]

Zero interest in a goalie in round 1.

oh I dont either and wasn't suggesting we should. I was just replying to the guy who asked about goalies

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

Zero interest in a goalie in round 1.

Understandable. If Ravensbergen falls to the 2nd, then I think he definitely should be in consideration. I’m hoping they consider taking a chance on one of these Russian goalies like Pyotr Andreyanov and Semyon Frolov

 

[Kevin Musto]

I don't have an EP Rinkside account right now, but here's the portion of the article that isn't behind paywall:



So it sounds like their top 5 is the following:
1. Hagens
2. Schaefer
3. Misa
4. Martone
5. McQueen

With the top 2 being basically a coin flip right now, and anyone in their top 5 being arguably worthy of the top pick. Surprised it's McQueen in the top 5 instead of Frondell; both have been hit hard with injuries this season, but think most publications have had Frondell ranked higher than RM.

Maybe it's just the games I've seen, but Frondell looks more like a mid 1st guy. Definitely not in top 5 contention.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Maybe it's just the games I've seen, but Frondell looks more like a mid 1st guy. Definitely not in top 5 contention.

It’s just a really weak draft. Most of these guys should be mid firsts tbh.

 

[TLEH]

Understandable. If Ravensbergen falls to the 2nd, then I think he definitely should be in consideration. I’m hoping they consider taking a chance on one of these Russian goalies like Pyotr Andreyanov and Semyon Frolov

Take three goalies past the fifth round. Idc. Used the 35th pick on a guy who might be 4th or 5th best currently in his own class. Next year he could be the best again or have to transfer to get playing time.

Aka.. goalies are random as hell.

 

[Kevin Musto]

We know for a fact Chicago will draft a goalie in 2025.

Doneghey confirmed they will at least take a goalie every 2 years.

 

[Crow]

Makes me wonder what picks we have this year. I can’t remember. Two firsts ours and Toronto. What about the 2nd round? Could see another goalie there if we have two.

 

[Joemoe]

Makes me wonder what picks we have this year. I can’t remember. Two firsts ours and Toronto. What about the 2nd round? Could see another goalie there if we have two.

Hawks have two 2nds this year, 3 the next, and 2 after that. Probably add another one or two after the deadline as these are given out like candy on Halloween.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Maybe it's just the games I've seen, but Frondell looks more like a mid 1st guy. Definitely not in top 5 contention.

Only thing that concerns me about Frondell are the injuries he has had. But he still has great potential as skilled two-way center. I would take him before McQueen.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Only thing that concerns me about Frondell are the injuries he has had. But he still has great potential as skilled two-way center. I would take him before McQueen.

much more upside with McQueen imo

 

[Mjul Qvist]

much more upside with McQueen imo

Kirby Dach like upside? Just kidding..maybe but Frondell is really smart player with high hockey IQ and could become reliable two-way center who can score too.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Kirby Dach like upside? Just kidding..maybe but Frondell is really smart player with high hockey IQ and could become reliable two-way center who can score too.

I mean, Kirby did have a lot of upside. Just injury prone.

Same could be true of McQueen.

I'm just saying that the collection of 6'5", good skating, and silky hands is more unique than Frondell's package which is a bit more "dime a dozen" so to speak.

At their apex, McQueen is a rarer breed.