Official 2025 NHL Draft Thread

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In the off chance that anyone here is still reeling from The Connor Bunnaman Trade, there's a defenseman playing for Waterloo of the USHL, just called up from the NAHL, named Ryan Whiterabbit. I would categorize his play as that of a wascally wabbit. Average size but some decent puck skills and absolutely decleated a couple of skaters to break up a couple of rushes. Committed to Augustana, a new program from what I understand, do probably won't get drafted, but , come on, with that name, someone has to take him. After the flyers hired Michael Buffer to announce Jett Luchanko's selection, I'd like to see them bring in Mel Blanc IV to announce this kid.

Waterloo also has an interesting Slovakian LW prospect named Alex Misiak. Only been with the team a few weeks and is already around PPG. Good skaters, nice acceleration, good edges, some puck skills and a decent shot. Well worth some more views. Older brother was drafted in the second round by Chicago a few years ago, so he's got some good bloodlines.
 
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Isles and Pens winning is good for us both having a higher pick and being further away from any playoff hopes forcing Briere to sell.

Edit: Sabers won three in a row so there's still a chance for them to leapfrog us.
 
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If the Flyers get lucky and get the first pick, who do they choose? I think most here would go Hagens, Personally I would take Misa over Hagens, but I think Schaefer is the best player in the draft. It would be a hard choice between the two. Briere seems set on adding a 1C, so I think that is the Flyers pick, but the reality is they need a 1D too. I project Schaefer's floor as a very good 1D, and I can see him as a Doughty/Heiskanen or maybe Ray Bourque like. I think he is able to be that good, but a lot of players never reach their potential. Those are lofty names and I may be way off here.
If they go center in this situation Misa has the higher upside I think than Hagens. Both will be good 1Cs in all likelihood. The Flyers probably need the 1C more than the 1D, but may be able to get the 1C in trade or FA. The 1D may be harder to get, so it is a dilemma.
I'm curious who others would take number 1.
 

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