Prospect Info: 2025 NHL Entry Draft

[MMC]

Vilardi is the only one I’d consider, but I don’t think I’d do it.

If he wasn't hurt constantly I would too

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Central Scout published their Final draft rankings: here.

O'Brien is the huge riser in the top-15. LD Smith has dropped out of top-10 and below Hensler. Mrtka moved into the top-5. On the Int'l stage, Frondell nabbed the top spot.

There will be good talent in the top-10 when you throw in Frondell and Eklund into the mix.

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[anezthes]

I would trade #9 for Bourque all day. His production has been outstanding for his age and I think he would pop with more ice time.

Put another way: we would be lucky to get his development path with whomever we take at that pick.

You may be right, but on paper that looks like a terrible trade—a 23-year-old with 25 points in 73 NHL games? Sounds like this draft is megadoodoo.

 

[Static]

You may be right, but on paper that looks like a terrible trade—a 23-year-old with 25 points in 73 NHL games? Sounds like this draft is megadoodoo.

In any draft getting that type of development path would be a great result from #9.

I am very surprised at the reticence.

 

[Gliff]

I would trade #9 for Bourque all day. His production has been outstanding for his age and I think he would pop with more ice time.

Put another way: we would be lucky to get his development path with whomever we take at that pick.

Not a chance. And the better route would be an offersheet for 4.5 mil rather then the 9th overall.
He is a perfect example of an offersheet being a good choice. he clearly isn't a top line guy, but has a ton of upside.

I am NOT trading 9th overall for Mavrik Bourque, Marco Rossi, or Gabe Vilardi

I think I would do it for Vilardi or Rossi, depending on their contract demands.

 

[tomd]

Central Scout published their Final draft rankings: here.

O'Brien is the huge riser in the top-15. LD Smith has dropped out of top-10 and below Hensler. Mrtka moved into the top-5. On the Int'l stage, Frondell nabbed the top spot.

There will be good talent in the top-10 when you throw in Frondell and Eklund into the mix.

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I agree with what many others have said about this draft...you can get a good player in the top 13-15 picks.

 

[MMC]

Rossi

A small offense first Center doesn't seem like a need on this team whatsoever

 

[tomd]

I would LOL pretty hard if Verbeek actually gave an offer sheet to a 5'9" or 5'10" player.

 

[anezthes]

In any draft getting that type of development path would be a great result from #9.

Hmm, maybe? Recent 9th overall picks include Guenther, Rossi, Zegras, Sergachev, and Meier, all of whom outproduced that quite significantly. They're not all home runs, of course, but I'd take that chance.

 

[Static]

Hmm, maybe? Recent 9th overall picks include Guenther, Rossi, Zegras, Sergachev, and Meier, all of whom outproduced that quite significantly. They're not all home runs, of course, but I'd take that chance.

NHL Players selected at the 9th draft position at hockeydb.com

All players selected with the 9th position in the NHL draft

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Here is the list.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I guess I'm in the minority where no matter where the ducks land (top 10?) they will still get a good player.

I wish they picked up another first though. Could've gone F and D in the first round

 

[tomd]

A primer for the next two games if the Ducks get:
0 points the best they can finish is 5th
1 point the best they can finish is 6th (Seattle eliminated)
2 points the best they can finish is 7th (Seattle and Philly eliminated)
3 points the best they can finish is 8th (Seattle, Philly, and Pittsburgh eliminated)
4 points the best they can finish is 9th (Seattle, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo eliminated)

 

[robbieboy3686]

Pittsburgh has one game left that they're not playing til Thursday. We have the tiebreaker on them. If we lose out and they get one point or more, they'd pass us.

Buffalo can pass us through numerous scenarios from both teams' remaining 2 games.

Not really rooting for it. The difference between 7th and 9th isn't significant. Still would rather the team try to play for pride to close out but my pessimism says it's unlikely.

I’m 10000% rooting for us to lose the last 2 games and rooting hard for Seattle to win their seaosn finalle( v a kings team that will rest eyeryone) Crosby wanting to win his teams final game against a capitals rested team, Sabres and flyers to pass us too.

 

[cheesymc]

A primer for the next two games if the Ducks get:
0 points the best they can finish is 5th
1 point the best they can finish is 6th (Seattle eliminated)
2 points the best they can finish is 7th (Seattle and Philly eliminated)
3 points the best they can finish is 8th (Seattle, Philly, and Pittsburgh eliminated)
4 points the best they can finish is 9th (Seattle, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo eliminated)

 

[eaterfan]

Would you trade the Ducks first for Elias Petterson?

It would be a huge risk from a salary standpoint, but it could be a huge reward. If the guy is a 90 point player, it's a steal. If he is a 60 point player it's a really rough trade.

 

[Static]

Would you trade the Ducks first for Elias Petterson?

It would be a huge risk from a salary standpoint, but it could be a huge reward. If the guy is a 90 point player, it's a steal. If he is a 60 point player it's a really rough trade.

In a millisecond.

 

[tomd]

Ducks will pick 7OA if they lose in regulation and both Buffalo and Pittsburgh win.

Ducks will pick 8OA if they lose in regulation and only one of Buffalo and Pittsburgh wins.

Ducks will pick 9OA if they get a point or if both Buffalo and Pittsburgh loses.

 

[All Mighty]

Buffalo and Pittsburgh can still pass us if they win their final games. Our lottery position will be either 7, 8, or 9.

 

[tomd]

Buffalo and Pittsburgh can still pass us if they win their final games. Our lottery position will be either 7, 8, or 9.

Ducks must lose in regulation or it doesn't matter what Buffalo or Pittsburgh does.

 

[HanSolo]

Ducks must lose in regulation or it doesn't matter what Buffalo or Pittsburgh does.

Won't be that hard. We choked away a 2 goal lead to an AHL team en route to a loss. Winnipeg should crumple this team.

 

[tomd]

Won't be that hard. We choked away a 2 goal lead to an AHL team en route to a loss. Winnipeg should crumple this team.

Maybe...the Jets will be playing their Manitoba team tomorrow night.

 

[HanSolo]

Maybe...the Jets will be playing their Manitoba team tomorrow night.

Didn't stop us from losing against the Eagles.

 

[tomd]

Didn't stop us from losing against the Eagles.

True...but why set yourself up for dissappointment?

 

[HanSolo]

True...but why set yourself up for dissappointment?

Meh. I don't really care one way or the other. Game 81 I've reached my full burnout point with this Cronin coached team. The loss to Colorado's AHL team was rough and infuriating. The way we lost this one has me in a state of I just don't care anymore. Playing the Terry line to defend a one goal lead is just the tip of a mountain of evidence that Cronin is bad at his job and a moron. Win for pride, fine. Lose for a few percentage points in the lottery odds that we won't win, fine. Don't really care anymore. I think I'm ready for summer. Cronin will be back and I need the summer to find the enthusiasm again.

 

[tomd]

Meh. I don't really care one way or the other. Game 81 I've reached my full burnout point with this Cronin coached team. The loss to Colorado's AHL team was rough and infuriating. The way we lost this one has me in a state of I just don't care anymore. Playing the Terry line to defend a one goal lead is just the tip of a mountain of evidence that Cronin is bad at his job and a moron. Win for pride, fine. Lose for a few percentage points in the lottery odds that we won't win, fine. Don't really care anymore. I think I'm ready for summer. Cronin will be back and I need the summer to find the enthusiasm again.

See you in October...