"To be clear, this is not our rankings. For the March Edition of our exclusive 2025 NHL Draft Rankings head to our 2025 NHL Draft Headquarters. Though often an exercise in futility, it is nonetheless a fun exercise to work through to project where prospects may land. Here’s our take and your thoughts are welcomed."
Guess who's #1.
Here's 2 through 10 as a teaser:
"2. Chicago Blackhawks: Anton Frondell, C/RW (Djurgardens, Allsvenskan)
Blackhawks go ever so slightly off the board here, but, Holy Frondell!, will they ever be getting a key piece in the rebuild. His formidable shot release will be another weapon to go with Bedard et al.
3. Nashville Predators: James Hagens, C (Boston College, NCAA)
Preds hope they land a future franchise centreman.
4. Buffalo Sabres: Porter Martone, RW (Brampton Steelheads, OHL)
Undeniable package of size, power, and skill.
5. Seattle Kraken: Michael Misa, C/LW (Saginaw Spirit, OHL)
GM Ron Francis and staff ecstatic the exceptional forward falls to their number five slot.
6. Pittsburgh Penguins: Roger McQueen, C (Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL)
The Pens don’t let the injury-plague season scare them off from McQueen’s tantalizing combination of size, hockey sense, and skill.
7. Philadelphia Flyers: Caleb Desnoyers, C (Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL)
Smart playmaking centreman.
8. Anaheim Ducks: Jake O’Brien, C (Brantford Bulldogs, OHL)
Stock rising on this all-around centreman.
9. Boston Bruins: Radim Mrtka, RHD (Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL)
Size (6’6”!), skating, and skill makes this right-handed defenseman from Czechia super enticing to the Bruins.
10. Detroit Red Wings: Victor Eklund, RW (Djurgardens, Allsvenskan)
Cerebral two-way speedy winger."
Go ahead, mock our mock...
Link to Substack article:
upsidehockey.substack.com
Guess who's #1.
Here's 2 through 10 as a teaser:
"2. Chicago Blackhawks: Anton Frondell, C/RW (Djurgardens, Allsvenskan)
Blackhawks go ever so slightly off the board here, but, Holy Frondell!, will they ever be getting a key piece in the rebuild. His formidable shot release will be another weapon to go with Bedard et al.
3. Nashville Predators: James Hagens, C (Boston College, NCAA)
Preds hope they land a future franchise centreman.
4. Buffalo Sabres: Porter Martone, RW (Brampton Steelheads, OHL)
Undeniable package of size, power, and skill.
5. Seattle Kraken: Michael Misa, C/LW (Saginaw Spirit, OHL)
GM Ron Francis and staff ecstatic the exceptional forward falls to their number five slot.
6. Pittsburgh Penguins: Roger McQueen, C (Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL)
The Pens don’t let the injury-plague season scare them off from McQueen’s tantalizing combination of size, hockey sense, and skill.
7. Philadelphia Flyers: Caleb Desnoyers, C (Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL)
Smart playmaking centreman.
8. Anaheim Ducks: Jake O’Brien, C (Brantford Bulldogs, OHL)
Stock rising on this all-around centreman.
9. Boston Bruins: Radim Mrtka, RHD (Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL)
Size (6’6”!), skating, and skill makes this right-handed defenseman from Czechia super enticing to the Bruins.
10. Detroit Red Wings: Victor Eklund, RW (Djurgardens, Allsvenskan)
Cerebral two-way speedy winger."
Go ahead, mock our mock...
Link to Substack article:
Upside Hockey's 2025 NHL Mock Draft
The March Madness Edition of our NHL Mock Draft
upsidehockey.substack.com
