2025 NHL Entry Draft

[rahad]

I would also be ok with Guhle playing on the right side but on a 2nd pair, which imply we would hope for Reinbacher to take the top pair role.

But a top 4 of :

Schaefer-Reinbacher
Hutson-Guhle

Would be insane imo. Extreme mobility and offensive threat from the backend.

I will put Schaefer with Guhle. He has the most experience playing at defense for us. Drafting Schaefer will give us a very young Defense core.

 

[montreal]

Hagens Goal 7:34

 

[Legend123]

Seems like a pretty weak draft

 

[WeThreeKings]

Seems like a pretty weak draft

Its fine, it's better than 2022

 

[Legend123]

Its fine, it's better than 2022

True but that draft sucked. But we did get hutson from it. So that went pretty well

 

[NotProkofievian]

Seems like a pretty weak draft

Very top heavy, not seeing many interesting later first candidates.

 

[rahad]

I think the only teams that really are a given bottom are Chicago and SJ as they just starting their rebuild.

Preds won't be down there at the end of the season. Just impossible.

We are in that tier of teams like Columbus, Ottawa, Anaheim, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buffalo.

IMO, we can finish anywhere from 3OA to 10OA.

Nashville has the lowest wins in regular time with only 7....Chicago has 9 wins.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Fwiw, Schaefer was a neat n’ tidy +3 in the 5-4 win at Brampton, in addition to two assists.

Kid gets it done, all over the ice. Plus 21 on the season.

If Habs get a chance to get him, he’s the guy to get this year.

 

[Playmaker09]

Very top heavy, not seeing many interesting later first candidates.

It's still early, but I'd agree so far. My tier 3 and Tier 4 are virtually non-existent compared to last year.

 

[MasterMatt25]

I'm hoping Calgary's 1st ends up around 11th overall. That would be a sweet spot.

 

[Michoulicious]

What do you guys think 6 months later about my predraft top 10? Not bad I'd say!

 

[Toene]

Damico is on Laraque Gonzalez right now. His top-5 is :

Schaefer
Martone
Hagens
Misa
Eklund

Says he's not as high on Hagens because he has doubts about his goal-scoring ability. Seems like a clueless take seeing that Hagens scored 9 in 7 games at the U18.

 

[Guy Larose]

Damico is on Laraque Gonzalez right now. His top-5 is :

Schaefer
Martone
Hagens
Misa
Eklund

Says he's not as high on Hagens because he has doubts about his goal-scoring ability. Seems like a clueless take seeing that Hagens scored 9 in 7 games at the U18.

His opinion is as good as your or mine since he's just an internet "journalist" or blogger.

 

[DrBizz4r3]

I would really like Mrtka with Calgary’s pick. Pretty sure Bear won’t get there

 

[Habs7631]

I would really like Mrtka with Calgary’s pick. Pretty sure Bear won’t get there

Guhle - Reinbacher
Hutson - Mrtka

 

[rochab]

I think our first round will be Eklund and Fiddler.

 

[Habs7631]

I think our first round will be Eklund and Fiddler.

A lot of time left but as of right now I’d be kinda disappointed. If we’re not gonna draft top 4 I’d like for us to walk away with one of Desnoyers or Bear, and if we’re gonna go winger I’d prefer Spence and Lakovic over Eklund.

Fiddler I don’t mind with the Flames pick.

 

[SlafySZN]

I think our first round will be Eklund and Fiddler.

I would love Eklund if we’re out the top 5, I really like the player, but I doubt the habs would draft a smallish winger.

 

[rahad]

Fwiw, Schaefer was a neat n’ tidy +3 in the 5-4 win at Brampton, in addition to two assists.

Kid gets it done, all over the ice. Plus 21 on the season.

If Habs get a chance to get him, he’s the guy to get this year.

He is only 17 years old. Almost one year younger then Hagens and Martone.

 

[rochab]

Dvorsky's skating was what prevented him to be successful this year in a men league, his skating was pro level slightly below avarage and thats what he will need to keep working on the most. That being said, his skating isnt a weakness compared to most top prospects and I dont see it as an issue going foward.

I would love Eklund if we’re out the top 5, I really like the player, but I doubt the habs would draft a smallish winger.

I do think we will be out of the top 5 and I think he plays a style of game that would fit with how MSL wants to play.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Thing I like about Eklund is the combo of skill, speed and effort. He's always trying to do something cool.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Thing I like about Eklund is the combo of skill, speed and effort. He's always trying to do something cool.

I wish he had a better frame for the game he plays, but his brother got decently stocky and is probably around 190 now, so there's some hope there I guess.

 

[SakuKoivu11]

I’ve been watching some games I think this is my current draft ranking best player available top 10.

1. Mathew Schaefer LD
2. Michael Misa C/W
3. Porter Martone RW
4. James Hagens C
5. Caleb Desnoyers C
6. Victor Eklund W
7. Roger McQueen C/W
8. Anton Frondell C/W
9. Malcolm Spence W
10. Cameron Schmidt RW

 

[WeThreeKings]

Thing I like about Eklund is the combo of skill, speed and effort. He's always trying to do something cool.

I had his brother i think either 2 or 3 in his class. I would not hate adding Eklund.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Can't wait for WJC to commence, I haven't been able to get the viewings I've desired out of some of the Euros. Shame Frondell isn't going to WJC (as far as I can tell).

For now, my preferences for the top 10:

1. Schaefer
2. Hagens
3. Martone
4. Misa

It's close as I don't think any of them are surefire franchise guys, but Schaefer is the one that gives me the most pause due to his age. Misa is the most maddening to evaluate, as I've had him as high as 2 and even thought he could be one, but I keep expecting more. Martone is my favorite to watch when he's on, but I found a couple of games in November were pretty poor.

5. Smith
6. Bear
7. Schmidt
8. Spence
9. Lakovic
10. Kindel

Kindel is someone I came away liking at the CHL-USNTDP games, and he impressed again in the game against the Oil Kings shortly after. Goes without saying, the WHL is well represented in this tier, with Smith being the guy I feel has good upside while having the frame and abilities coaches love.

HMs: Desnoyers, Reid, O'Brien

Still need to watch (or watch more of):
Frondell
Martin
Charbonneau
Eklund
Most Euros Quite Frankly
Most College Players (Hensler, Potter)