Way too early 2025-26 NHL Draft discussion

[Fistfullofbeer]

It’s probably me just being a Debbie Downer here but it’s hard for me to get excited about players 3 or 4 years away from the Kraken team.

We kind of got lucky that Matty and Shane didn’t go that route but it’s rare.

Depends on where we end up in the draft. If we draft top-6, I can see the prospect make it to the NHL after his D+1 year.

 

[majormajor]

It’s probably me just being a Debbie Downer here but it’s hard for me to get excited about players 3 or 4 years away from the Kraken team.

We kind of got lucky that Matty and Shane didn’t go that route but it’s rare.

I remember that feeling, but I still end up neck deep in prospect video with my own extensive rankings by the time April rolls around. Happens every time.

 

[Dead Coyote]

I'm just starting to see some video of those guys and I'd be giddy for either one of them. Martone especially. I think he might look like a better NHLer than Hagens and Misa.

I definitely don't see him being better than Hagens, Hagens IMO is one of the best prospects in recent memory. I actually like him more than Bedard as an NHL player (not saying much for me mind you since I also think Michkov and Carlsson are better) because I think his game translates better to the NHL.