Who's going to be Drafted 1st overall in 2025.

[lawrence]

the wait is over. Our predictions that the Islanders will be the team that will draft 1st came true. Right
hfboards.com who's going to be the 1st pick in 2026?

James Hagens

NCAA: James Hagens - Neutral Zone - Men's

James Hagens (C, L, 5’11”, 177, Boston College, 11/03/2006, Boston College) James Hagens is an elite offensive talent and one of the most dynamic prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft.... Read more

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Michael Misa

OHL: Michael Misa - Neutral Zone - Men's

Michael Misa (C, L, 6’1″, 185, Saginaw Spirit, 02/16/2007) Michael Misa is an elite offensive talent projected to be a top 5 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. His combination... Read more

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Matthew Schaefar

OHL: Matthew Schaefer - Neutral Zone - Men's

Matthew Schaefer (D, L, 6’2″, 185, Erie Otters, 09/05/2007) Comments: Matthew Schaefer is an elite offensive defenseman with the potential to be a game-breaking talent at the NHL level. He possesses... Read more

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Porter Martone

OHL: Porter Martone - Neutral Zone - Men's

Porter Martone (RW, R, 6’3″, 208, Brampton Steelheads, 10/26/2006) Porter Martone is a high-upside power forward with high end offensive instincts, a strong physical presence, and the ability to dominate... Read more

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I personally though James Hagens looked really good at the WJC. he looked fantastic. But of course, who am I. just a tv scout.

 

[M2Beezy]

Gavin McKenna imo

 

[McFlash97]

McKenna vs Veorhoff

 

[Jack Spider]

you mean 2025 draft if you said Isles first pick.

 

[biturbo19]

Gavin McKenna imo

This is my guess too. I think.

 

[M88K]

Assuming 2025 is what you mean by choices, because 26 is McKenna, 25 will likely be Schaefer

 

[MessierII]

Gavin Mckenna. Did you get your years mixed up?

 

[HanSolo]

I think Matvei Michkov has a shot.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Steve Balboni

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Taro Tsujimoto Jr.

 

[spiny norman]

you mean 2025 draft if you said Isles first pick.

I updated both the thread title and poll question to 2025.

 

[Giant Panda]

So, it's not top prospect but who goes first? A true prediction not an opinion?

Who does the NYI need? A top center or a dman who might be a better prospect?

I think it's a lot easier for a front office to talk themselves into using the first overall pick to draft a center.

I know who I would pick, Shaefer, but I don't think the Isles will pick who I would.


Im predicting they pick Misa.

 

[hamzarocks]

The pull of Hagens a home town boy who grew up and isles fan and is still an isle fan will be too much to pass

I dont see Schaffer being much better than Dobson (50-70PT player who at his peak year was top 10 in the league)

Miss while I think is better player upside wise than Hagens is less connected to their organization and also does give some lafrenriere like bustability.

I think they trade down to 2OA get the Stars 1st from SJs and take Hagens

Schaefer goes to SJS 1OA

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

The pull of Hagens a home town boy who grew up and isles fan and is still an isle fan will be too much to pass

I dont see Schaffer being much better than Dobson (50-70PT player who at his peak year was top 10 in the league)

Miss while I think is better player upside wise than Hagens is less connected to their organization and also does give some lafrenriere like bustability.

I think they trade down to 2OA get the Stars 1st from SJs and take Hagens

Schaefer goes to SJS 1OA

Schaefer will be way better than Dobson, I really think the Isles shouldn't over think this, draft the best player and let the chips fall wherever they do.

 

[SavBigMoneyAtBedards]

Gord Kluzak

 

[Hull2Roenick2Kane]

Steve Balboni

to be fair to the Yankees, they thought he was the next Babe Ruth.

 

[shakes the clown]

I personally though James Hagens looked really good at the WJC. he looked fantastic. But of course, who am I. just a tv scout.

I don't know what WJC you watched, but the one I watched Hagans was pretty much invisible and easily the 3rd best player on his own line.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

I'll just wait for Bob to tell me

 

[shakes the clown]

The pull of Hagens a home town boy who grew up and isles fan and is still an isle fan will be too much to pass

Cmon, these are professionals. No one is picking a hometown kid unless and only unless he is at the top of their draft board rankings.

 

[miscs75]

Cmon, these are professionals. No one is picking a hometown kid unless and only unless he is at the top of their draft board rankings.

No the hometown kid just demands his way to his favorite team when he graduates college.

 

[miscs75]

Shadeur Sanders is the clear cut #1

 

[hamzarocks]

Schaefer will be way better than Dobson, I really think the Isles shouldn't over think this, draft the best player and let the chips fall wherever they do.

Doubt he will be consistently better than Dobson was in 2023-2024.

8th in Norris on a low scoring isles team with 70 pts. Schaefer isn't a franchise altering prospect

Schaefer has shown nothing to suggest he's going to be a perennial top 5D routinely in the NHL

We have seen a bunch of elite young D-man draft high including Dahlin, Powers, Makar, Heiskinen, Byram.

3 of those become #1Ds who are contending for the Norris most years

The other two are still trying to take the step and become top pairing D.

Schaefer should be closer to Powers/Byram then a Makar, Heiskinen, Dahlin.

 

[Volica]

Shadeur Sanders is the clear cut #1

Heard he interviewed poorly.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Doubt he will be consistently better than Dobson was in 2023-2024.

8th in Norris on a low scoring isles team with 70 pts. Schaefer isn't a franchise altering prospect

Schaefer has shown nothing to suggest he's going to be a perennial top 5D routinely in the NHL

We have seen a bunch of elite young D-man draft high including Dahlin, Powers, Makar, Heiskinen, Byram.

3 of those become #1Ds who are contending for the Norris most years

The other two are still trying to take the step and become top pairing D.

Schaefer should be closer to Powers/Byram then a Makar, Heiskinen, Dahlin.

You have a good point, but I think he’s got a real good shot to be an all-situations type 1D. We’ll see though, this draft doesn’t really have a clear cut 1, but I think he’s the best player to take a chance on.

 

[Wats]

The pull of Hagens a home town boy who grew up and isles fan and is still an isle fan will be too much to pass

I dont see Schaffer being much better than Dobson (50-70PT player who at his peak year was top 10 in the league)

Miss while I think is better player upside wise than Hagens is less connected to their organization and also does give some lafrenriere like bustability.

I think they trade down to 2OA get the Stars 1st from SJs and take Hagens

Schaefer goes to SJS 1OA

Have multiple elite D with an elite goalie is enough to make a team good. If Schaefer is that, then it's a no brainer. Even with Dobson.