2025 NHL Entry Draft

[crosbyshow]

Drafting Shaeffer will leave us with 4 young Defenseman in the top 4. Guhle end up playing in the opposite side. We need more vet at D.

You draft the best player if you pick first...and the best is Shaefer

 

[DrBizz4r3]

We should not project to far. Trade and deception happens. We could trade guhle, sign a vet, injury, … BPA and we do not have 1D in our pool

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Martone with a brutal weekend from all accounts; can't speak to Friday, but today he popped a ton of yellow flags.

I mean, it's just one weekend. It happens. He still played physically, and got into it with guys. Looks like he might have a temper & it took him off his game, especially against the Bulldogs on Friday

Jake O'Brien was outstanding in that game, BTW. I need to watch more of Brantford. Kid was a beast.

If we do end up working our way out of bottom 5 when Laine comes back, O'Brien & Desnoyers look like solid picks.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

32 thoughts.

Friedman talking about how teams might get 4 years with prospects across the board before they need to be signed

It is unfair that they get that for NCAA & Euro players, but not CHL players. There's no reason teams shouldn't be allowed to do what Montreal has done with Simoneau and Davidson: sign them to AHL contracts then NHL contracts if they perform. Only reason we could was because both were drafted as overagers.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Misa 21 goals in 17 games. If he plays full season on pace for 80+ goals. Has that been done lately?

His teammate Epperson could he be late round pick? First year in OHL. Putting up decent numbers, looks like bit of spunk to his game.

No. Last person to score 80 goals in OHL was Ray Sheppard in 85-86, and he was 19.

The last 17 year old to do it was Tony Tanti in 80-81.

However, Lindros had 71 in only 57 games in his 17 year old season in 90-91. That's 4th for g/pg on the all-time list.

So far, Misa sits 6th for g/pg ahead of guys like John Tavares, Stephen Stamkos & Patrick Kane. It's still really early.

He only has 13 assists in 18 games, though.

 

[HuGort]

No. Last person to score 80 goals in OHL was Ray Sheppard in 85-86, and he was 19.

The last 17 year old to do it was Tony Tanti in 80-81.

However, Lindros had 71 in only 57 games in his 17 year old season in 90-91. That's 4th for g/pg on the all-time list.

So far, Misa sits 6th for g/pg ahead of guys like John Tavares, Stephen Stamkos & Patrick Kane. It's still really early.

He only has 13 assists in 18 games, though.

Misa mostly a sniper. I doubt he maintains this pace. His speed and possibility to play center gather my attention

 

[SlafySZN]

Misa mostly a sniper. I doubt he maintains this pace. His speed and possibility to play center gather my attention

He’s not really showing it as much this year but Misa is a very good playmaker also.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Misa is very complete, good playmaker, good sniper, great skater, good compete.

 

[HuGort]

Any of those top 4 good pick. We can't control which one we get.

 

[HuGort]

Misa is very complete, good playmaker, good sniper, great skater, good compete.

Misa really improved this season. On pace for 80 goals, only scored 29 last year. If he continues like this I predict he goes first overall

 

[overlords]

Misa really improved this season. On pace for 80 goals, only scored 29 last year. If he continues like this I predict he goes first overall

 

[montreal]

For those watching Misa, what's changed since last year, as I didn't find him to be very impressive when watching Beck's games.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

For those watching Misa, what's changed since last year, as I didn't find him to be very impressive when watching Beck's games.

It's mostly been the mental aspect, he's trusting his skills a lot more this season, trying individual plays and using his shot when he used to just play it safe and be a complementary player. The permanent move to center has made a big difference as well, it forces him to carry the puck more. More active, less passive, in short.

 

[BoneHutson]

For those watching Misa, what's changed since last year, as I didn't find him to be very impressive when watching Beck's games.

Hes just more assertive. Using his speed, hands and shot more, on top of his defensive game that already was impressive when he was 16. Hes so involved and so good at retrieving pucks in every zones. Hes legit. I have him second behind Schaefer

 

[Habricot]

Misa mostly a sniper. I doubt he maintains this pace. His speed and possibility to play center gather my attention

He would look really good besides Demidov.

 

[SlafySZN]

Nice speed, dynamic and great shot

 

[montreal]

Nice speed, dynamic and great shot

I've heard some suggest he could be better then his brother, I'm surprised he wasn't more hyped

 

[SlafySZN]

I've heard some suggest he could be better then his brother, I'm surprised he wasn't more hyped

As of now I like him more than I liked William in his draft year. Seems a little smaller but he might grow still.

He’s having a very good start of the season in the Alsvensskan. I think he’ll get more hype in a couple of months.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I've heard some suggest he could be better then his brother, I'm surprised he wasn't more hyped

His brother was in a weaker draft class, where as Eklund is an awesome prospect in this class, he's probably not being talked about before the top 4 + Mcqueen; after that he's firmly in the mix for me.

I doubt he would be our target, but all depends on when we pick and who is there but I'd have to imagine if that top 5 is gone that we'd be looking more at Desnoyers and Spence, guys who bring offense, not at the Eklund level, but provide those winning dimensions outside of that through their defensive play, motor and physical games.

 

[Leto]

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Martone is already starting to take over the 1st ov position on a lot of list. Can't say I'm all that surprised.

 

[Kaiden Ghoul]

Slowly getting on the Schaefer train

Guhle Reinbacher
Hutson Scheafer

Laine Dach Cauf
Demi Suz Slaf

BOOM

 

[SaSaShi]

Well he's definitely getting noticed. He has 11 goals and 10 assists in his last 10 games.

On another note, Pierre Dagenais's son Maddox Dagenais (2026 draft eligible) had started off his season very strong in the Q with but has tailed off a bit lately. He still has 16 points (including 7 goals) in 16 games. Like his dad, he's a big boy as he's already 6 foot 2 at 16 years old. He was the 1st overall pick in the 2024 QMJHL draft.

How is desnoyer's skating? Is it just mediocre? Looks like a smart player, but lacks a first step maybe?? Thx

 

[FrankMTL]

How is desnoyer's skating? Is it just mediocre? Looks like a smart player, but lacks a first step maybe?? Thx

His skating is slightly above average I would say. Powerful strides but little bit of a heavy first step. He's a big boy though so I don't think he will ever be the fleetest of foot, but will be very effective in the NHL, especially at the cycle. Great hands for a big man too.

 

[habsterr]

Slowly getting on the Schaefer train

Guhle Reinbacher
Hutson Scheafer

Laine Dach Cauf
Demi Suz Slaf

BOOM

Schaefer looks great and he plays LD.