Official 2025 NHL DRAFT Thread

[RANKKA]

I’m guessing we still have to wait for the Winnipeg- Stl series before we know what the Colorado pick is, or is it already locked in?

i think its 22 or 21 if blues win

 

[TheKingPin]

i think its 22 or 21 if blues win

That’s pretty good. I would think you could move into the teens with the seconds they have if someone fell.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

If the Islanders want to replenish their prospect pool, puckpedia says it’s a fair trade if the Flyers move 3 of their picks. The problem is finding a partner

 

[hystyk1921]

Besides Ivar Stenberg, Brady Martin has been one of the best player at the u18s.....

His game reminds me of Tk,and I liked ekberg too

 

[hystyk1921]

If the Islanders want to replenish their prospect pool, puckpedia says it’s a fair trade if the Flyers move 3 of their picks. The problem is finding a partner

Flyers need a better prospect pool. Why trade all those pics, and for who? I don’t want to make the islanders better

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Flyers need a better prospect pool. Why trade all those pics, and for who? I don’t want to make the islanders better

It depends if you want quality or quantity. I have no problem with the Flyers holding tight and restocking their prospect pool with a bunch of late 1st and early 2nds. However, there is also appeal if the Flyers can come out of the 1st with one of Schaefer, Misa, Hagens, Martone, Frondell, or Desnoyers and one of Eklund, O’Brien, Martin, Mrtka, or Smith

 

[TheKingPin]

I don’t see what’s so bad about making 7 picks in the first 1.5 rounds. That should be a good thing.

 

[TheKingPin]

It depends if you want quality or quantity. I have no problem with the Flyers holding tight and restocking their prospect pool with a bunch of late 1st and early 2nds. However, there is also appeal if the Flyers can come out of the 1st with one of Schaefer, Misa, Hagens, Martone, Frondell, or Desnoyers and one of Eklund, O’Brien, Martin, Mrtka, or Smith

If someone falls, but it’s always hard to get into the top 10. Others have posted the range where top Centers and Dmen go after the top few picks, and it’s right around where are picks are. I believe our 4 2nds are top 16 of the 2nd round. They need to do their research and make the picks.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

If someone falls, but it’s always hard to get into the top 10. Others have posted the range where top Centers and Dmen go after the top few picks, and it’s right around where are picks are. I believe our 4 2nds are top 16 of the 2nd round. They need to do their research and make the picks.

yeah, I think there is a much better chance of moving into the 15-20 range to get their guy than moving up to ~top 10. Didn’t Briere make comments about potential complications of signing 7 1st and 2nd round picks when they are all needing to be resigned around the same time?

He could also potentially bundle 2-3 2nds to move into the 1st round and have 4 picks in round 1. He has ammo so we’ll see what he does with it

 

[hystyk1921]

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It depends if you want quality or quantity. I have no problem with the Flyers holding tight and restocking their prospect pool with a bunch of late 1st and early 2nds. However, there is also appeal if the Flyers can come out of the 1st with one of Schaefer, Misa, Hagens, Martone, Frondell, or Desnoyers and one of Eklund, O’Brien, Martin, Mrtka, or Smith

it will be tough to see if any of those names falls to 21-22. Hard to move up 6 or more spots with the Avs pick. Plenty of teams need prospects. Flyers just need to build a solid prospect pool, that can compete with other teams in this league…that takes time and 7 picks in the first few rounds helps a lot. Sometimes it’s about not making a deal(with other nhl teams), I don’t want your team to get better(flyers)

 

[TheKingPin]

yeah, I think there is a much better chance of moving into the 15-20 range to get their guy than moving up to ~top 10. Didn’t Briere make comments about potential complications of signing 7 1st and 2nd round picks when they are all needing to be resigned around the same time?

He could also potentially bundle 2-3 2nds to move into the 1st round and have 4 picks in round 1. He has ammo so we’ll see what he does with it

Yea he did and he also got very excited at the potential moves and options he may have at the draft. I was more speaking to what they should do. I would think hitting on all the picks and signing them would be a good thing. You could consolidate at that time and pick up a high end player or picks. But also, it’s not like they have a high chance at hitting a lot. I personally would make most of the picks, but there’s little chance they do that.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

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it will be tough to see if any of those names falls to 21-22. Hard to move up 6 or more spots with the Avs pick. Plenty of teams need prospects. Flyers just need to build a solid prospect pool, that can compete with other teams in this league…that takes time and 7 picks in the first few rounds helps a lot. Sometimes it’s about not making a deal(with other nhl teams), I don’t want your team to get better(flyers)

I wouldn’t have a problem if he didn’t make any trades. I think there is a better chance of a homerun type of pick if you get 6 of the prospects ranked ~20-50. If they can get 2 core pieces, and a couple good supporting pieces from this draft, it’s a success IMO

Not all of these guys will make it though and some will probably be traded at some point. If all the guys make the Flyers that’s great but Briere is going to have to clear out a lot of the roster in the next 2-4 years to get all the guys from the 2023-2026 draft a spot. That’s not a bad thing though but decisions will have to be made

 

[tymed]

If they can actually find a fair trade up, I'm all for it.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Yea he did and he also got very excited at the potential moves and options he may have at the draft. I was more speaking to what they should do. I would think hitting on all the picks and signing them would be a good thing. You could consolidate at that time and pick up a high end player or picks. But also, it’s not like they have a high chance at hitting a lot. I personally would make most of the picks, but there’s little chance they do that.

I think as far as trading up goes, you have to see how the board falls first anyway. A lot of Briere’s legacy will depend on this draft. I just hope Comcast gives him a vote of confidence and a leash for another 1-2 years at least to see how things shape up. He can’t radically alter the team next year so I have a hard time seeing improvement. Bonk, and the 2024 guys should be in the AHL next year, and no 2025 picks (except maybe pick 4, depending) should be on the big club. Probably another high draft pick next year. 2-3 years from now the team should start getting a huge influx of youth. Just need patience

 

[eramosat]

I wouldn’t have a problem if he didn’t make any trades. I think there is a better chance of a homerun type of pick if you get 6 of the prospects ranked ~20-50. If they can get 2 core pieces, and a couple good supporting pieces from this draft, it’s a success IMO

Not all of these guys will make it though and some will probably be traded at some point. If all the guys make the Flyers that’s great but Briere is going to have to clear out a lot of the roster in the next 2-4 years to get all the guys from the 2023-2026 draft a spot. That’s not a bad thing though but decisions will have to be made

I think the no trades approach is just fine. Giving up 2 or more picks to move up 1-2-3 spots to acquire a player they think is exceptional? They would have to be awfully certain to do that on draft day.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

I think the no trades approach is just fine. Giving up 2 or more picks to move up 1-2-3 spots to acquire a player they think is exceptional? They would have to be awfully certain to do that on draft day.

It would depend who the player is and what the cost is. The player would either have to be a faller, or someone from the next tier that they want to guarantee they get. With this draft I think after ~pick 15 the draft will be wide open as far as who teams pick. I’m not sure it’s worth trading up at that point unless you got a guy on the consensus 20-50 prospect list that you have ranked higher.

 

[hystyk1921]

I wouldn’t have a problem if he didn’t make any trades. I think there is a better chance of a homerun type of pick if you get 6 of the prospects ranked ~20-50. If they can get 2 core pieces, and a couple good supporting pieces from this draft, it’s a success IMO

Not all of these guys will make it though and some will probably be traded at some point. If all the guys make the Flyers that’s great but Briere is going to have to clear out a lot of the roster in the next 2-4 years to get all the guys from the 2023-2026 draft a spot. That’s not a bad thing though but decisions will have to be made

That’s the problem, flyers rankings have a history of being bad.

 

[Nabrules]

As it stands we have picks 4, 24, 25, 36, 40, 45 and 48.

I guess it's always possible we pull a trade similar to the one ARZ made at the 2022 draft where they packaged 27, 34 and 45 to get all the way up to 11.

But what's more likely is we package say 24 and 40 to to move up to say 19 to get a player who who "fell" according to our scouts.

 

[FLYguy3911]

This team should do a little self reflecting and see how those pass trade ups worked out. Of course trading up in the middle of the first is different than the second and middle rounds, but outside of Bobby Brink, they have proven several times they are not smarter than the rest of the league.

 

[BillDineen]

3 of 4 would be best with EDM out as we have their pick.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

3 of 4 would be best with EDM out as we have their pick.

So is it guaranteed they pick 21 or 22?

 

[ValeriKamensky]

Glad to see Colorado loses, not only because of draft pick. But last short-track team, which show their skills around the perimeter, finally leaves playoffs!
Hope it’s gonna help fans of 5’8/155 prospects change their mind

 

[BillDineen]

So is it guaranteed they pick 21 or 22?

No, draft order is set after 2 rounds of those eliminated, so it depends

 

[CerpinTaxt]

Glad to see Colorado loses, not only because of draft pick. But last short-track team, which show their skills around the perimeter, finally leaves playoffs!
Hope it’s gonna help fans of 5’8/155 prospects change their mind

Yea cause it was small skilled players that lost that series for them. Good grief

 

[TheKingPin]

I think as far as trading up goes, you have to see how the board falls first anyway. A lot of Briere’s legacy will depend on this draft. I just hope Comcast gives him a vote of confidence and a leash for another 1-2 years at least to see how things shape up. He can’t radically alter the team next year so I have a hard time seeing improvement. Bonk, and the 2024 guys should be in the AHL next year, and no 2025 picks (except maybe pick 4, depending) should be on the big club. Probably another high draft pick next year. 2-3 years from now the team should start getting a huge influx of youth. Just need patience

If I was a GM, this would easily be the way to go. It’s likely not as good as the Pens had it when they tanked, but the next few years look good tank. This also likely makes your career at least 5 years so it’s good for the GM too. Nevermind it’s the proven way to be good in the NHL.

This team should do a little self reflecting and see how those pass trade ups worked out. Of course trading up in the middle of the first is different than the second and middle rounds, but outside of Bobby Brink, they have proven several times they are not smarter than the rest of the league.

This is where I am. It makes sense to trade up to grab a guy that you really like that is falling. But this team passes on those players like Caufield and Buium. Those are players that fell into their laps. When you talk about trading 3 high picks to get the wrong player it becomes much much much more problematic than missing out on a 40 goal scorer and top pair dman which is bad enough.