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2025 NHL Mock Draft: Islanders Land Top Pick, Full Lottery Team Predictions

2025 NHL Mock Draft: Islanders Land Top Pick, Full Lottery Team Predictions

2025 NHL Mock Draft: Islanders Land Top Pick, Full Lottery Team Predictions

The 2025 NHL Draft lottery has delivered some thrilling results, shaking up the draft order significantly! The New York Islanders pulled off a major upset, jumping nine spots to secure the coveted No. 1 overall pick. Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club also experienced a significant boost, moving from 14th to 4th overall.

With the new draft order set, our team of NHL experts has compiled a comprehensive mock draft of the first 16 picks. We've leveraged our in-depth knowledge of each team, their needs, and their scouting tendencies to provide our best predictions for draft day.

The 2025 NHL Draft will take place in Los Angeles on June 27th and 28th. Get ready for some exciting picks!

The Mock Draft: Top 16 Picks

  1. New York Islanders: Matthew Schaefer, LHD, Erie (OHL) Arthur Staple's analysis: "With the turmoil surrounding the Islanders, securing a cornerstone defenseman is key. Schaefer is the consensus top pick, and that’s hard to ignore." Read more on Islanders draft strategy.
  2. San Jose Sharks: Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL) Eric Stephens' insight: "Misa is an exceptional talent who complements their existing prospects perfectly. A true high-end addition to their prospect arsenal.”
  3. Chicago Blackhawks: Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL) Scott Powers' perspective: "Martone brings much-needed size and skill, a perfect complement to the Blackhawks' existing young core."
  4. Utah Hockey Club: Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton (QMJHL) Max Bultman's take: "Desnoyers' two-way game and scoring ability make him a significant upgrade for Utah."
  5. Nashville Predators: James Hagens, C, Boston College Scott Wheeler's analysis: "Nashville gets a premium American talent and their highest draft pick in years."
  6. Philadelphia Flyers: Anton Frondell, C, Djurgården (SWEDEN-2) Kevin Kurz's prediction: "Frondell provides the Flyers with another potential top-six center to build around."
  7. Boston Bruins: Jake O’Brien, C, Brantford (OHL) Fluto Shinzawa highlights Bruins need for skill at center.
  8. Seattle Kraken: Radim Mrtka, RHD, Seattle (WHL) Scott Wheeler on the Kraken's potential selection of a local talent.
  9. Buffalo Sabres: Brady Martin, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) Matthew Fairburn suggests Martin's skill and physicality are a great fit for Buffalo.
  10. Anaheim Ducks: Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL) Eric Stephens discusses the risk and reward of selecting McQueen due to injury concerns.
  11. Pittsburgh Penguins: Jackson Smith, LHD, Tri-City (WHL) Josh Yohe points out the Penguins' need for left-side defensemen.
  12. New York Rangers: Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor (OHL) Peter Baugh's comments about the Rangers' organizational needs.
  13. Detroit Red Wings: Victor Eklund, RW, Djurgården (SWEDEN-2) Max Bultman's insight on Eklund's speed and shot.
  14. Columbus Blue Jackets: Kashawn Aitcheson, D, Barrie (OHL) Aaron Portzline highlights Aitcheson's potential impact on Columbus' defensive prospect pool.
  15. Vancouver Canucks: Justin Carbonneau, RW, Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) Thomas Drance indicates the Canucks' need for additional offense.
  16. Montreal Canadiens: Carter Bear, LW, Everett (WHL) Arpon Basu's comments about the Canadiens' potential trade of their picks or selection of Bear.

Analyst Takeaways

Corey Pronman's analysis highlighted some key takeaways from this year's lottery and mock draft results, focusing on the unexpected wins for the Islanders and Utah, as well as the potential value of players like Roger McQueen and Victor Eklund, despite their risks.

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