The New York Islanders possess the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft and are expected to take defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Forward Michael Misa should be the second overall selection to the San Jose Sharks, but after that, a handful of options await the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 3.

NHL Draft beginning Friday in Los Angeles, theScore's Kyle Cushman, John Matisz, and Josh Wegman make their final first-round projections.!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!

And after a season of speaking with agents, scouts, coaches and family members, here is my final mock draft for the 2025 NHL Draft. Packed with intel, this two-round, 64-pick mock combines sourcing with my sense for team need and leanings,