2025 NHL Draft Tracker: Round 1 Picks, Reports, Rankings And More
The 2025 NHL draft day is here. Check out the picks and scouting reports of the first round as they come in, as well as draft rankings and much more prospect coverage.
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Round 1
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1. New York Islanders: Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL), 6-foot-2, 186 pounds
"Thank you guys, I appreciate you taking a chance on me. I promise I won't disappoint, but especially, just want to say to my mom and all my family and friends, thanks for everything."
Schaefer was in tears as he heard NHL commissioner Gary Bettman call his name and as he put on his Islanders uniform for the first time. He said they were happy tears, but he wishes his late mom was there.
He started the season with mono and ended it with a broken collarbone, but in between, Schaefer established himself as the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NHL draft. Schaefer's skating and hockey IQ are elite, and there is a sense of calm when the puck is on his stick. 'He's an exit machine,' said one scout. 'He can skate it out or pass it out, and he has the ability to control the play. I've never seen a team disintegrate the way Canada did after he got hurt in the world juniors.' (The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue)
New York Islanders Select Their New Foundational D-Man, Matthew Schaefer, First Overall In NHL Draft
New York Islanders Select Their New Foundational D-Man, Matthew Schaefer, First Overall In NHL Draft After weeks of excitement, anticipation and speculation, the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer with the first pick of the 2025 NHL draft.
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2. San Jose Sharks: Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL), 6-foot-1, 182 pounds
The CHL's leading scorer and second-leading goal-scorer was simply unstoppable until he was injured in the first round of the playoffs for Saginaw. Misa is one of the most intelligent and tactical players in the draft. His ability to read plays and exploit holes in the defensive coverage or create small advantages for himself in battles is impressive. (Tony Ferrari's final draft rankings)
3. Chicago Blackhawks: Anton Frondell, C, Djurgarden (Swe.2), 6-foot-1, 204 pounds
After some debate over whether Frondell goes ahead of Misa, the Hawks get Frondell, a powerful center who boasts an excellent shot and plenty of potential as a very good two-way center. With Connor Bedard on the top line and Frondell taking the second-line center role, Chicago could look to give San Jose a run for its money for the best young center tandem in the NHL. (Ferrari's mock draft)
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4. Utah Mammoth: Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton (QMJHL), 6-foot-1, 182 pounds
'He's a smart 200-foot player with really good details in his game,' said one scout. 'He's getting a ton of ice time with the best team in the league, which tells you something. He plays in all situations, big minutes and against top lines almost every night. I don't know if there are many guys in the draft as well-rounded as him. He's a guy you'd want to have on your team.' (The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue)
5. Nashville Predators: Brady Martin, C, S.S. Marie (OHL), Six-foot, 186 pounds
Farm-boy strong, Martin is just scratching the surface, and the early returns are already impressive. He was massive for Canada at the World Men's Under-18s and carried a Soo team that didn't have a lot of other options this season. (Ryan Kennedy's final draft rankings)
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6. Philadelphia Flyers: Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL), 6-foot-3, 204 pounds
If you need a distillation of Martone's game, just watch the first-ever OHL Top Prospects Game this season. The power forward notched a Gordie Howe hat trick in the all-star showdown, with the goal coming as the OT-winner. 'He's a skilled guy who can play it any way you want,' said one scout. 'He's physical, he's hard to get away from the net, and he has great hands in close. He gets a lot of goals in a lot of different ways. He can handle it himself 1-on-1, or he can jam the net.' (The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue)
7. Boston Bruins: James Hagens, C, Boston College (NCAA), 5-foot-10, 186 pounds
Going into the season, many scouts projected Hagens to be the No. 1 pick. And while he didn't disappoint, he fell a bit after a slightly underwhelming offensive year. But perhaps that can be forgiven given the quality of NCAA competition. 'If Hagens had played in the OHL for London or Kitchener, would he not have scored 55 or 60 goals?' said one scout. 'You just wish he were a little bit bigger,' said another scout. 'You can be pretty confident he's going to create offense. He's performed everywhere he's been, and he'll perform in the NHL, too.' (The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue)
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8. Seattle Kraken: Jake O'Brien, C, Brantford (OHL), 6-foot-2, 177 pounds
O'Brien sees the ice in a way unlike just about any player in the draft class. His touch as a passer is wildly impressive, and he became a much more confident shooter this season. O'Brien simply understands how to advance play. (Ferrari's final draft rankings)
9. Buffalo Sabres: Radim Mrtka, D, Seattle (WHL), 6-foot-6, 218 pounds
The Sabres desperately need a right-handed defenseman to come in and play alongside their offensively minded left-shot guys, such as Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. Mrtka falls right into their laps. The big Czech defender has a very solid defensive base and some upside offensively. He fits right into what the Sabres need. (Ferrari's mock draft)
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10. Anaheim Ducks
11. Pittsburgh Penguins
12. Pittsburgh Penguins (From NY Rangers via Vancouver)
13. Detroit Red Wings
14. Columbus Blue Jackets
15. Vancouver Canucks
16. New York Islanders (from Calgary via Montreal)
17. New York Islanders (from Montreal)
18. Calgary Flames (from New Jersey)
19. St. Louis Blues
20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota)
21. Ottawa Senators
22. Philadelphia Flyers (from Colorado)
23. Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay)
24. Los Angeles Kings
25. Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto)
26. Nashville Predators (from Vegas via San Jose)
27. Washington Capitals
28. Winnipeg Jets
29. Carolina Hurricanes
30. San Jose Sharks (from Dallas)
31. Philadelphia Flyers (from Edmonton)
32. Calgary Flames (from Florida)
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The 2025 NHL draft takes place in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Final NHL Draft Rankings
- Final 2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Ryan Kennedy's Top 100
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- Final 2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Tony Ferrari's Top 80
- Instant Reaction: NHL Central Scouting Releases Final 2025 Draft Rankings
Mock Drafts
- 2025 NHL Mock Draft: Final First-Round Predictions For Schaefer, Martone And More
- 2025 NHL Lottery Mock Draft: Where Schaefer, Misa, Hagens And More Could Fall
More Draft Lists
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- Islanders, Canadiens, Penguins Hold Pivotal Points In Round 1
- Each Team's Picks And Prospect Pool Needs
- Three Candidates To Be Surprising Top Five Picks
- 10 Players Who Won't Go Undrafted Again
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- All Draft-Eligible First And Second Teams
- After Schaefer, Who Is The Next-Best Defenseman?
Draft Prospect Profiles
- 'Stick Tap To Mom': Matthew Schaefer Aims To Make Late Mother Proud
- Misa Making History: Top Prospect's Impressive Play Has Put Him In Contention For 2025 First-Overall NHL Selection
- Porter Martone Fights To Win – Literally
- Meet Simon Wang, The OJHL Defenseman NHL Scouts Are Flocking To See
Scouting Notebooks
- NHL Draft Notebook: McKenna (2026 Draft), Desnoyers And Wang Impress In The CHL League Finals
- NHL Draft Notebook: Hagens, Eklund And Osmanis Thrive At World Juniors
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- NHL Draft Notebook: Schaefer, Martone, Eklund Shine Ahead Of World Juniors
- NHL Draft Notebook: Highly Rated Hagens, Misa And Eklund Star Early
More NHL Draft Coverage
- Mailbag: Where Misa Would Rank Last Year, Hagens' Drop And More
- Player A Vs. Player B: Debating Between NHL Draft Prospects Including Schaefer, Misa And Desnoyers
- Goalie-Specific Scouts Change The Landscape Of Predicting A Team's Future In Net
- Lessons Learned In Hindsight From Lafreniere, Raymond And The Rest Of The 2020 Draft Class
- Potential No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer On Islanders Bo Horvat, Adam Pelech & Mathieu Darche
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- 2025 NHL Draft WHL Prospect Profiles
- Three QMJHLers That May Go First Round In The 2025 NHL Draft
- New York Islanders Win NHL Draft Lottery: Who Should They Pick First Overall?
- Misa And Lakovic Highlight Ferrari's 'My Guys'
- The Kids Chose Violence: An Evening With The OHL's Top NHL Draft Prospects
- James Hagens Takes Center Stage With Team USA
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