How the first round of the 2025 NHL draft went down
A glance at how the first round of the 2025 National Hockey League draft unfolded on Friday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles:
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1. New York Islanders — Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL)
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Full-package defenceman will make an impact in all areas. First OHL player to go first since Connor McDavid in 2015.
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3. Chicago Blackhawks — Anton Frondell, C, Djurgarden IF (Sweden 2)
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Will bring a solid mix of competitiveness, skill and defensive awareness to the Blackhawks and their continued rebuild.
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4. Utah Mammoth — Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton (QMJHL)
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QMJHL playoffs MVP is above-average on both sides of the puck and will be a strong building block in Salt Lake City.
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5. Nashville Predators — Brady Martin, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
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One of the hardest workers in the draft, not coincidentally, stayed home to do farm chores in Elmira, Ont., rather than attend draft.
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6. Philadelphia Flyers — Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL)
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Power forward has good playmaking skills as well as leadership element, in serving as Brampton's captain.
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Bruins' first top-10 pick since 2011 eventually will provide scoring punch and desire among Boston's forwards.
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8. Seattle Kraken — Jake O'Brien, C, Brantford (OHL)
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Among the smartest forwards available, he's offensively gifted and was eighth in OHL scoring with 98 points in 66 games.
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9. Buffalo Sabres — Radim Mrtka, D, Seattle (WHL)
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Good mobility for someone who is 6-foot-6 and 218 pounds, also has skill and competitive approach.
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