Pre-Game Talk: 2025 NHL Draft Thread

[LogosBlue]

Jackson Smith's stock is rising. Great shot, lots of offense and 6'-3".

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Jackson Smith's stock is rising. Great shot, lots of offense and 6'-3".

He's a REALLY good skater too, but we have an overload of LHD. He is as close to a young JBO that I've seen skating wise.

 

[LGB]

Jackson Smith's stock is rising. Great shot, lots of offense and 6'-3".

Is there something you’ve seen to make you say he has a great shot? 2 goals this year isn’t exactly inspiring. Overall though he is definitely a player I like a lot.

 

[Mike Liut]

Jackson Smith's stock is rising. Great shot, lots of offense and 6'-3".

I’d have no probably taking him around 9 or 10 if all the centers are gone

 

[Mike Liut]

I’d have no probably taking him around 9 or 10 if all the centers are gone

Problem. Typo

 

[bleedblue1223]

I'd go into the draft expecting Smith to be gone before us, just because he's a defenseman. Schaefer will go #1, and I bet a needy team will probably take Smith before us. I'd love for us to get at least a top 8 pick this year, then I'd feel more comfortable getting the guy we want, as opposed to whatever is left.

I'll also be curious which player gets over-drafted, could easily see Mrtka being drafted ahead of where many have him ranked because he'd RHD, size, and raw potential.