2025 NHL DRAFT Thread

[BLKHKhockey]

Take the #1C in Misa, most important position in hockey can’t win without one

I’ve come around on this. People want us to start adding FAs and climbing out of the rebuild but we dont have this yet. Bedard is now a question mark at that position rather than guaranteed.

We need a 1C before we start to add.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I’ve come around on this. People want us to start adding FAs and climbing out of the rebuild but we dont have this yet. Bedard is now a question mark at that position rather than guaranteed.

We need a 1C before we start to add.

Bedard is not a question mark

 

[BLKHKhockey]

Bedard is not a question mark

Do I think he’s capable of playing center? Of course.

But I’m in the group that thinks he can be even better at wing. And I’m not the only one. I guess we’ll see.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

I’ve come around on this. People want us to start adding FAs and climbing out of the rebuild but we dont have this yet. Bedard is now a question mark at that position rather than guaranteed.

We need a 1C before we start to add.

I'm all for continually adding to the center depth as I don't think you can have enough and you need to be strong down the middle, especially if Bedard and Nazar end up being better fits on the wing. If they went something like Misa, Jack Nesbitt, and Eric Nilson with the 1st 3 picks, I wouldn't complain one bit.

 

[Mister X]

As I’ve said before, I hope we only win this lottery if we finish as the worst. Misa at #2 would still be great, and having 26 be lucky and bringing in McKenna would be even better.

If we do somehow end up #1 and Schaefer is that much better than Misa, I think we really consider trading Korchinski for some young forward players.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Commenting to resub

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

If he falls to the Toronto pick because of the achilles injury, would you guys take a chance on Carter Bear?

 

[Hattrick Kane]

The Leafs are free falling right now. I hope that continues and their pick can be in the teens.

My guy is Lynden Lakovic. Love the way he plays, 6’4. I don’t think he’ll be there with that pick unfortunately.

 

[ndgt10]

Tankathon showing we only have a 13% change at 1.

 

[Giovi]

Tankathon showing we only have a 13% change at 1.

Hopefully they don't win the lottery this year.

 

[BHFAN92]

As I’ve said before, I hope we only win this lottery if we finish as the worst. Misa at #2 would still be great, and having 26 be lucky and bringing in McKenna would be even better.

If we do somehow end up #1 and Schaefer is that much better than Misa, I think we really consider trading Korchinski for some young forward players.

This even with lack of talent to help Bedard I still draft Schaefer if given the opportunity. I would make a contract to Marner he couldn't refuse and then use 26 1st and 27 1st plus Korchinski to acquire another young winger/center if one becomes available like Byfield

 

[ColbyChaos]

This even with lack of talent to help Bedard I still draft Schaefer if given the opportunity. I would make a contract to Marner he couldn't refuse and then use 26 1st and 27 1st plus Korchinski to acquire another young winger/center if one becomes available like Byfield

Kings aren’t doing that lol

 

[CallMeShaft]

Tankathon showing we only have a 13% change at 1.

Yeah, that's correct. The worst team in the league only has a 25% chance. Obviously someone is gonna get that pick, but no one team has great odds of it.

 

[Muffinalt]

If he falls to the Toronto pick because of the achilles injury, would you guys take a chance on Carter Bear?

I would absolutely. Its a scary injury but if he comes back anywhere close to his abilities, that's a hell of a player to get.

We have enough high floor forward prospects, could use a more risky one.

 

[eklund2chicago]

Another great performance from Anton Frondell today. He scored the gwg in overtime in the first game of the playoffs. He also had an assist earlier in the game.

At this point it feels like Frondell or Desnoyers will be the pick if we are selecting third of fourth.

 

[BHFAN92]

Kings aren’t doing that lol

I know its highly unlikely but his name was thrown around at TDL..Just saying in general that is type of younger guy I would be willing to throw alot at to get

 

[Giovi]

This even with lack of talent to help Bedard I still draft Schaefer if given the opportunity. I would make a contract to Marner he couldn't refuse and then use 26 1st and 27 1st plus Korchinski to acquire another young winger/center if one becomes available like Byfield

Trading away the Hawks first in the Gavin McKenna draft is a fireable offense.

 

[Darkstar]

The Leafs are free falling right now. I hope that continues and their pick can be in the teens.

My guy is Lynden Lakovic. Love the way he plays, 6’4. I don’t think he’ll be there with that pick unfortunately.

He's one of my favorites in this draft. I think he'll go top 15.

 

[HeisenBaez]

Trading away the Hawks first in the Gavin McKenna draft is a fireable offense.

Maybe but if the Hawks in position to draft McKenna, then Kyle from Chicago had better be looking for another job. I do not want the Hawks to be in position to draft McKenna.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

Maybe but if the Hawks in position to draft McKenna, then Kyle from Chicago had better be looking for another job. I do not want the Hawks to be in position to draft McKenna.

Anyone in bottom 10 is in a position to draft McKenna.

You might as well start writing your GM Career Opportunity post right now. The Hawks will undoubtedly be bottom 10 in the league. Probably bottom 5.

 

[HeisenBaez]

Anyone in bottom 10 is in a position to draft McKenna.

You might as well start writing your GM Career Opportunity post right now. The Hawks will undoubtedly be bottom 10 in the league. Probably bottom 5.

If Kyle skips free agency, then sure. The Hawks have to start being competitve.

 

[Paul Allen]

Maybe but if the Hawks in position to draft McKenna, then Kyle from Chicago had better be looking for another job. I do not want the Hawks to be in position to draft McKenna.

I'm leaning this way myself. Now that Knight is our starter, I can't imagine they finish below 8th worst if he gets 60 starts. The slim chance of McKenna should up the value of the pick anyway. This team needs tangible assets now, not wet dreams. A bona fide, established u25 player that's 75% of what McKenna could be is what this team needs, not an at most 25% chance at the kid.

 

[Paul Allen]

Kings aren’t doing that lol

I think they would. Clarke isn't setting the world on fire and they made a mistake trading Faber away for Fiala.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

If Kyle skips free agency, then sure. The Hawks have to start being competitve.

We can't make people sign here. Please name 3 players with a high probability of signing here and making a difference.

We need AT LEAST 3 bonafide NHL'ers that are in a top 6 role to get out from where we are, as well as all rookies making a big step.

We ARE going to be bottom 10 no matter who signs here July 1. Hate to be the bearer of bad news for you. Kyle will also be keeping his job. The club has committed to a plan that most fans aren't patient enough for. It'll come together.

 

[Kevin Musto]

If Kyle skips free agency, then sure. The Hawks have to start being competitve.

Ain't no one in free agency that can pull Chicago out of the bottom 10