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2025 NHL Entry Draft
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
If I had 1st overall today, I'm taking Porter Martone.
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Cubebrick
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I'm with you. As much as I like Hagens, Martone has all the tools PLUS the size PLUS the "it" factor. I'm also leaning toward him.
I also won't be surprised if Schaefer ultimately ends up higher (than Hagens) on my board. I'm a huge believer.
SannywithoutCompy
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Schaefer is also a year younger than Martone and one of the youngest players in the class.
Shaping up to be a 2014 kind of draft, where any of 4 guys could be ranked first depending who you ask (Hagens, Martone, Schaefer, McQueen)
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Me too honestly, I've loved his game every time I've seen him play
Hagens has #1C potential though, could reach Jack Hughes levels
If players live up to their potential - which top-6 is better?
Slafkovsky-Hagens-Demidov
Caufield-Suzuki-Dach/Laine/Hage
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Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Demidov
Caufield-Dach-Martone
If Dach solidifies himself as a legit 2C this year I actually prefer the latter deployment. 2 huge guys on Caufield's line and 3 big guys in the top-6
GlassesJacketShirt
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While y'all posting soliloquies about Martone, I decided to watch him closely in the first period.
I'll have to chant the choir. Have a hard time seeing him as anything less than a top 5 pick.
I'll have to chant the choir. Have a hard time seeing him as anything less than a top 5 pick.
OneSharpMarble
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McQueen looking real good for where the Habs could realistically pick. Someone who can actually put pucks in the net.
HuGort
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If Hensler has good year fit in nicely as our #1 RD
McQueen be gone when we pick.
Pompeius Magnus
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He's going to make a legit argument for 1st overall IMO, there's no way he's even outside the top 3 when all is said and done. A guy that big with actual puck skills is just too rare, scouts won't want to pass on him.
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GlassesJacketShirt
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I feel people overrated big players' puck skills too often, but Martone's don't need any qualifiers.
A couple of potential dark horse prospects worth keeping an eye on: Nathan Behm, big left winger with Kamloops and Jack Nesbitt, another big kid playing center for Windsor. Both have started the season on fire.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Hannibal
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Now you got my attention, sir! And that name is badass.
Pompeius Magnus
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Elite Prospects released their initial top-32 today.
Here's the top 10:
1. James Hagens
2. Roger McQueen
3. Michael Misa
4. Matthew Schaefer
5. Porter Martone
6. Malcolm Spence
7. Jackson Smith
8. Victor Eklund
9. Lynden Lakovic
10. Braeden Cootes
Of note: Desnoyers (11), Ryabkin (12), Frondell (15), Ravensbergen (20)
Here's the top 10:
1. James Hagens
2. Roger McQueen
3. Michael Misa
4. Matthew Schaefer
5. Porter Martone
6. Malcolm Spence
7. Jackson Smith
8. Victor Eklund
9. Lynden Lakovic
10. Braeden Cootes
Of note: Desnoyers (11), Ryabkin (12), Frondell (15), Ravensbergen (20)
For those who are curious about the rest of the 1st round, this is the rankings.
A lot of BIG BOYS in this upcoming draft, and then you have Cameron Schmidt (#13) at 5’8, 152 lbs.
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HuGort
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Blake Fiddle numbers look interesting. A 6'4 right shot D. July birthday, kinda late , these kind mature later, should have good upside
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Early top 10. A lot of guys I haven't seen really seen yet.
Will be interesting to watch the D class this year and see who emerges as there appears to be a cliff after Schaefer/Hensler.
Franchise
1 James Hagens - 5'10 C - Boston College - NCAA - Brayden Point
2 Roger McQueen - 6'5 C - Brandon - WHL - Eric Staal
3 Porter Martone - 6'3 RW - Missisauga - OHL - Rick Nash
Low End 1C / 1W / 1D
4 Matthew Schaefer - 6'1 LD - Erie - OHL - Miro Heiskanen
5 Anton Frondell - 6'0 C - Spokane - WHL - Ryan O'Reilly
6 Malcolm Spence - 6'2 LW - Erie - OHL - Matthew Tkachuk
7 Michael Misa - 6'0 C/LW - Saginaw - OHL - William Nylander
8 Logan Hensler - 6'2 RD - Wisconsin - NCAA - Charlie McAvoy
2C / 2W / 2D
9 Ivan Ryabkin - 6'0 C - Dynamo Moskva - MHL - Nazem Kadri
10 Jake O'Brien - 6'2 C - Brandtford - OHL - Paul Stastny
Will be interesting to watch the D class this year and see who emerges as there appears to be a cliff after Schaefer/Hensler.
Franchise
1 James Hagens - 5'10 C - Boston College - NCAA - Brayden Point
2 Roger McQueen - 6'5 C - Brandon - WHL - Eric Staal
3 Porter Martone - 6'3 RW - Missisauga - OHL - Rick Nash
Low End 1C / 1W / 1D
4 Matthew Schaefer - 6'1 LD - Erie - OHL - Miro Heiskanen
5 Anton Frondell - 6'0 C - Spokane - WHL - Ryan O'Reilly
6 Malcolm Spence - 6'2 LW - Erie - OHL - Matthew Tkachuk
7 Michael Misa - 6'0 C/LW - Saginaw - OHL - William Nylander
8 Logan Hensler - 6'2 RD - Wisconsin - NCAA - Charlie McAvoy
2C / 2W / 2D
9 Ivan Ryabkin - 6'0 C - Dynamo Moskva - MHL - Nazem Kadri
10 Jake O'Brien - 6'2 C - Brandtford - OHL - Paul Stastny
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What did that batch of kids eat?
Last 4 drafts was basically averaging 5'11'' for forwards.
GlassesJacketShirt
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Hoping this video series does well for Hockeyprospect. Brad Allen is great at describing what he's seeing in a way that goes beyond "BIG FAST SKILLED."
I find their early views on Misa matches mine as well; I see the elements of an elite skillset but I don't really see a lot of bull by the horns dominance in his game ATM. Feels like he's holding back a lot.
Pompeius Magnus
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It's always been the knock on him, as good as he's been playing in his junior career so far, you know he's capable of a whole lot more. He'll give you a glimpse here and there, but not with any regularity. You have to wonder if playing in the OHL at 15 didn't cause him to put limits on his game a bit too early. The exceptional status can be a blessing for some kids, but it can also be a curse, Landon Dupont seems to be taking really well to it so far, but you also have the Sean Day counter exemple.
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I have only seen 1 game and even if he scored 4g I don’t see how McQueen is ahead of Martone.
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