Official 2025 NHL DRAFT Discussion (UPD: UHC wins 2nd Lottery, will have 4OA pick.)

[Summer Rose]

I don’t have the words

How many draft lotteries have I watched ?

It’s wierd the first lottery after the first season leaving AZ

This is the first year I never bothered looking up any of the players…

I was resigned to picking around 14-15, and I think I said earlier something like "if we somehow move up to 4th, great, if not, whatever."

Past the top 10 is usually around when I start not knowing anything about who's still available starting a few years ago. I used to delve deeper, and I guess it helped that the Coyotes were generally picking in the top 10 anyway.

Looking at the top-ranked North American and European prospects that are currently up on the Wikipedia article about the draft, I've heard of 5 of them, and have never seen any of them play.

 

[Chel Guy]

Anybody have any insight on Frondell?

Actually shocked we are drafting 4th.

 

[TheLegend]

BA expects a lot of phone calls.

Not leaving out the possibility of trading picks around.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[lanky]

McQueen has a back issue. Do not draft him at 4.

Does he though?
I would like to know.

 

[Arizonatah]

BA expects a lot of phone calls.

Not leaving out the possibility of trading picks around.

I don't care what BA does with the pick as long as we end up with a solid 2C.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[Jakey53]

Team moves, luck changes.

Bettman's promise.

 

[TheLegend]

Latest NHL Central Scouting rankings...

NHL Draft Prospects Rankings | NHL.com

Top prospects for the NHL Draft as ranked by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

www.nhl.com

 

[Stanley Thermos]

I mean, he was definitely still in jeans during the draft lottery, expecting to give a phone interview on the 14th OA pick, right?

 

[Jakey53]

I don't care what BA does with the pick as long as we end up with a solid 2C.

Not sure what kind of draft it is, but I'm hoping they can grab a player similar to the talent of Cooley.

 

[TheLegend]

I don't care what BA does with the pick as long as we end up with a solid 2C.

Just looking at Central Scouting's losts, this draft is center loaded.

 

[Great Makohead Shork]

Grats Utah fans!! I always rooted for the Yotes to win if we didn't so it's nice to see us both get a W. You're gonna have some juicy options at 4OA!

 

[Jakey53]

Just looking at Central Scouting's losts, this draft is center loaded.

The only thing that bothers me is that BA has stated he like our C's. GM's are know to lie though.

 

[Schemp]

Dreaming of a Misa - Cooley - Guenther line...

Back to reality, I'd trade it with (???) for Larkin and Tarasenko.

 

[VancouverJagger]

Vancouver fan coming in peace. Congrats on moving up. Any chance that you might be open to moving one Hayton now that he can potentially be replaced with the draft? If so what would the ask be or positions of need for you guys? Or is this a total pipe dream on our part?

 

[Jormungandr]

Does he though?
I would like to know.

McQueen nears return from back injury

During a season in which so much has gone wrong on the injury front for the Brandon Wheat Kings, their fortune may soon be turning with lucky No. 13. Roger McQueen, 18, was back at practice in a norma...

www.brandonsun.com

 

[lanky]

That's from February. He returned and played like a monster after that.

I'm not saying he doesn't have back problems but I haven't seen anything that confirms he does.

 

[Arizonatah]

First mock draft I've seen has us taking Hagens.

C
5'11"
176lbs.

"A solid, reliable leader who at worst feels like an incredible third-line center. There might be some questions about Hagens’ size, but he plays bigger than his frame and offers huge upside as a locker room culture builder."

NHL mock draft 2025: Instant projection after lottery determines order

Not the most exciting player description I've ever read. Especially about a potential top 5 pick.

 

[Jormungandr]

That's from February. He returned and played like a monster after that.

I'm not saying he doesn't have back problems but I haven't seen anything that confirms he does.

The same thing happened with Cayden Lindstrom last year. He came back and everyone said he was fine. Then he proceeds to miss most of this season with a back injury. I like the player, but im not wasting a 4th pick on a player who has had back issues already. Especially when there better players and he’s already a reach at 4.

 

[Jormungandr]

First mock draft I've seen has us taking Hagens.

C
5'11"
176lbs.

"A solid, reliable leader who at worst feels like an incredible third-line center. There might be some questions about Hagens’ size, but he plays bigger than his frame and offers huge upside as a locker room culture builder."

NHL mock draft 2025: Instant projection after lottery determines order

Not the most exciting player description I've ever read. Especially about a potential top 5 pick.

Hagens is all skill. Compares to Keller.

 

[Arizonatah]

Hagens is all skill. Compares to Keller.

THAT sounds appealing.

 

[Dr VinnyBoombatz]

Unbelievable...truly unbelievable

Either way, we're in line to get Hagens/Desnoyers or we'll go off the board and take Roger McQueen

 

[TheLegend]

The only thing that bothers me is that BA has stated he like our C's. GM's are know to lie though.

GMs also say you can't have enough centers.

He's saying he'll go BPA.

 

[lanky]

The same thing happened with Cayden Lindstrom last year. He came back and everyone said he was fine. Then he proceeds to miss most of this season with a back injury. I like the player, but im not wasting a 4th pick on a player who has had back issues already. Especially when there better players and he’s already a reach at 4.

Lindstrom wasn't healed from the injury at the draft. He didn't do physical testing because he had a bad back.

It's very possible that McQueen's fracture was healed months ago and hasn't been a problem since.

He missed time in the playoffs and I would really like to know why. If it was his back that hadn't healed properly it would be a much bigger concern than if he sprained his wrist.

We'll find out in a few weeks at the combine. I understand that you're mind is made up on this player, but mine isn't.