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Forbes
7 hours ago
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- Forbes
Islanders Draft Star In Matthew Schaefer, Make Huge Deal With Habs
Matthew Schaefer, center, NY Islanders number one overall pick, Michael Misa, San Jose Sharks number ... More two pick and Anton Frondell, right, Chicago Blackhawks number three pick pose at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Generation Next is on its way to the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders, who were the surprise owners of the top selection spot in the NHL Draft by virtue of a victory in the draft lottery, opened the proceedings by calling the name of defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The poised young man will have an excellent chance of opening the season with the Islanders in the fall, but many of the first-round draft picks that followed will need time to develop their respective games in college, juniors or the minor leagues. Center Michael Misa, a noted scorer went second to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took big Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Center Caleb Desnoyers went fourth to the Utah Mammoth, who had also moved up in the draft lottery. The Nashville Predators chose physical forward Brady Martin with the fifth pick. The Flyers selected right wing Porter Martone, who has size, good hands and the ability to go to the greasy areas and score. James Hagens had 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games as a freshman with Boston College and he was selected by the Boston Bruins at No. 7. Schaefer is clearly a special player because he was clearly deserving of the top spot in the draft even though the 17-year-old played only 17 games last year. He scored 7 goals and 17 assists in those games before he broke his collarbone. There is no denying his skill. Sam Bennett signs big extension with Cats Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers got rewarded for his great run during the Stanley Cup playoffs. ... More (Photo by) While the draft was the scheduled highlight of the day, it was not the only notable NHL event. The Florida Panthers, fresh off their second consecutive Stanley Cup, were not about to let star center Sam Bennett sidle off to free agency next week. They signed their aggressive leader to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension after he won the Conn Smythe Trophy for his brilliant performance this spring. Bennett scored 22 points in 23 playoff games, and that came after he tallied 25 goals and 26 points during the regular season. He is clearly a brilliant postseason performer, and the Panthers made sure he stayed in the fold Just as Bennett is staying in Florida, John Taveras is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Taveras was the big prize in free agency in 2018 and the Maple Leafs won his services with a seven-year, $77 million deal at the time. It was widely expected that Taveras would sign with a new team at the start of free agency, but he did not want to leave his hometown team and he signed a team-friendly, four-year deal that averages $4.38 million. Taveras is coming off a 38-goal, 74-point season, and he is exceptional in the face-off circle. He was originally signed to help give the Maple Leafs a legitimate chance to win in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but that never happened. Toronto has not gotten past the second round during the Taveras run north of the border. While the Islanders made their biggest news with the selection of Schaeffer, they also traded star defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round draft picks and forward Emil Heineman. It was a sign-and-trade deal for Dobson and he signed an eight-year, $76 million deal with his new team. The 25-year-old had a breakout season of 70 points in 79 games in 2023-24, but he was held to 39 points and a minus-16 rating last year. The Canadiens are betting that Dobson will return to his best form and help the team become a consistent playoff regular. The Colorado Avalanche traded forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets, freeing up much-needed salary cap space with free agency beckoning. Columbus general manager Don Waddell explained why the Blue Jackets made the deal. "Charlie is an experienced, two-way player that adds size and versatility to our group, while Miles is one of the fastest skaters in the NHL who provides great energy and physicality," Waddell said. "Beyond being outstanding players, both are high-character people who will fit in perfectly with our group and what we are building here in Columbus." The draft continues Saturday with rounds 2 through 7, starting at 11 a.m. ET. The Saturday coverage of the draft will be seen on the NHL Network. Every round will also stream on ESPN+ and Disney+.
Associated Press
10 hours ago
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- Associated Press
NHL Draft Team By Team Results
1. (10) Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL). 1. (7) James Hagens, C, Boston College. 1. (9) Radim Mrtka, D, Seattle (WHL). 1. (18) Cole Reschny, C, Victoria (WHL). 1. (32) Cullen Potter, C, Arizona State. 1. (3) Anton Frondell, C, Djurgarden (Sweden). 1. (25) Vaclav Nestrasil, RW, Muskegon (USHL). 1. (29) Mason West, C, Edina High School (Minn.). 1. (14) Jackson Smith, D, Tri-City (WHL). 1. (20) Pyotr Andreyanov, G, CSKA Jr. (Russia-Jr.) 1. (13) Carter Bear, LW, Everett (WHL). 1. (31) Henry Brzustewicz, D, London (OHL). 1. (5) Brady Martin, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 1. (21) Cameron Reid, D, Kitchener (OHL). 1. (26) Ryker Lee, RW, Madison (USHL). No First Round selection 1. (1) Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL). 1. (16) Victor Eklund, Djurgarden (Sweden-2). 1. 1. (17) Kashawn Aitcheson, D, Barrie (OHL). No First Round selection 1. (23) Logan Hensler, D, Wisconsin. 1. (6) Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL). 1. (12) Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor (OHL). 1. (11) Benjamin Kindel, C, Calgary (WHL). 1. (22) Bill Zonnon, RW, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL). 1. (24) William Horcoff, C, Michigan. 1. (2) Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL). 1. (30) Joshua Ravensbergen, G, Prince George (WHL). 1. (19) Justin Carbonneau, RW, Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL). 1. (8) Jake O'Brien, C, Brantford (OHL). No First Round selection No First Round selection 1. (4) Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton (QMJHL) 1. (15) Braeden Cootes, C, Seattle (WHL). No First Round selection 1. (27) Lynden Lakovic, LW, Moose Jaw (WHL). 1. (28) Sascha Boumedienne, D, Boston University. 1. (32) Cullen Potter, C, Arizona State. No First Round selection 1. (29) Mason West, C, Edina High School (Minn.). No First Round selection 1. (20) Pyotr Andreyanov, G, CSKA Jr. (Russia-Jr.) No First Round selection No First Round selection No First Round selection No First Round selection No First Round selection 1. (26) Ryker Lee, RW, Madison (USHL). 1. 1. (17) Kashawn Aitcheson, D, Barrie (OHL). 1. (24) William Horcoff, C, Michigan. 1. (30) Joshua Ravensbergen, G, Prince George (WHL).
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Anaheim Ducks 2025 NHL Draft Live Blog
The Anaheim Ducks own the tenth overall selection on night one of the 2025 NHL Draft. The New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens made noise hours before the draft when the Islanders sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Habs in exchange for the 16th and 17th overall picks as well as forward Emil Heineman. Advertisement The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Gavin Brindley, a 2025 third round pick, and a 2027 conditional second round pick. There's a fair amount of uncertainty following the Islanders first overall selection, with rumors and speculation running rampant. 1st Overall: New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer-Erie Otters (OHL) No surprise here. Schaefer is the surest bet in the draft to become a number one NHL defenseman. He possesses every tool teams are looking for in a cornerstone blueliner: tremendous skater, offensive instincts through the roof, and his defensive fundamentals are well beyond his years, despite missing the second half of the season with a broken clavicle. 2nd Overall: San Jose Sharks Michael Misa-Saginaw Spirit (OHL) After some speculation heading into tonight whether they were going to stick with the consensus and take Michael Misa or go against the grain and take Anton Frondell, the Sharks select Misa with the second overall pick. Misa produced an astounding 134 points (62-72=134) in 62 regular season games. He's got every tool in the toolbox necessary to become a number one center and the puck is drawn to his stick like a magnet. He's a playmaker, he's a scorer, he's a puck hound. A one-two punch of Celebrini-Misa will likely give the Ducks fits for over a decade. 3rd Overall: Chicago Blackhawks Anton Frondell-Djurgårdens IF (SHL) Frondell gives the Blackhawks their own thunder and lightning one-two punch between him and Connor Bedard down the middle. Frondell is a detailed 200-foot forward who thrives in the hard areas of the ice and has the best release in the draft. The Ducks are going to have to deal with some deep and talented center cores in the Western Conference when it's time to contend. 4th Overall: Utah Mammoth Caleb Desnoyers-Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) Desnoyers is the center Utah needed behind Logan Cooley in the top six. He's another 200-foot, detailed, and creative center who can thrive next to newly acquired JJ Peterka. Utah is rumored to be one of the big noise-making teams this summer and they're already off to a great start. Desnoyers thrives in open ice and in small areas. He'll kill penalties and produce on the power play. 5th Overall: Nashville Predators Brady Martin-Soo Greyhounds (OHL) After a surprisingly poor season, the Preds earned a top five selection in this year's draft and took blue collar center Brady Martin. Martin was the Draft's biggest riser after his season finished and through the combine. Nashville has needed a number one center since their inception. I'm not so sure that center is Martin, but he'll win that fanbase over with his effort shift in and shift out. He's one of the most difficult players to play against in the draft and has a nose for the net. 6th Overall: Philadelphia Flyers Porter Martone-Brampton Steelheads (OHL) Days after acquiring Trevor Zegras from the Ducks, the Flyers select Martone as a potential glove-like fit on Zegras' wing. Martone has terrific vision from all areas of the ice. He thrives on the cycle as well as the rush and he is disruptive defensively. He's a big, skilled wing and could be the team's future captain. There's an argument he's the most NHL-ready prospect in this draft, so it will be interesting to see how Philly handles his development. 7th Overall: Boston Bruins James Hagens-Boston College (NCAA) Like Nashville, Boston had a surprisingly poor season and earned the seventh overall pick. They selected James Hagens, who I consider a steal at seven. Hagens is the center Boston craves. He's incredibly polished, a terrific skater, and has fantastic vision. The Bruins could be looking to retool or build up their pipeline or both. Whichever way they go, Hagens will be a perfect fit there. Report: Jay Woodcroft to Join Anaheim Ducks Coaching Staff as an Assistant Anaheim Ducks Draft Preview: Dark Horse Options at 10 Overall Anaheim Ducks Draft Preview: Best Fits at 10 Overall
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
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: 1. New York Islanders — Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL) Full-package defenceman will make an impact in all areas. First OHL player to go first since Connor McDavid in 2015. 2. San Jose Sharks — Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL) Canadian Hockey League scoring leader (134 points, including 62 goals) will fit in nicely with Macklin Celebrini in San Jose. 3. Chicago Blackhawks — Anton Frondell, C, Djurgarden IF (Sweden 2) Will bring a solid mix of competitiveness, skill and defensive awareness to the Blackhawks and their continued rebuild. 4. Utah Mammoth — Caleb Desnoyers, C, Moncton (QMJHL) QMJHL playoffs MVP is above-average on both sides of the puck and will be a strong building block in Salt Lake City. 5. Nashville Predators — Brady Martin, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) One of the hardest workers in the draft, not coincidentally, stayed home to do farm chores in Elmira, Ont., rather than attend draft. More to come… tkoshan@ X: @koshtorontosun
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Blackhawks May Select Anton Frondell If Sharks Take Michael Misa
There is a lot of uncertainty in the top ten of the 2025 NHL Draft. No player has stuck out so much in his draft year that he has to be selected first overall. There isn't a consensus on what the order should be, as there is in most years. However, there is a handful of high-end prospects who can make an impact in the NHL and possibly become a star if they are developed properly. That's where the excitement stems from. Advertisement The Chicago Blackhawks want Michael Misa. Although he isn't seen as a superstar top forward at this time, his draft year production turned heads. With the New York Islanders almost certainly taking Matthew Schaefer first overall, the San Jose Sharks begin the intrigue. Despite reports that they are interested in guys like Anton Frondell and Porter Martone, there is a chance that this is a smoke screen for them to take Misa anyway. What will Kyle Davidson and the Blackhawks do if that is the case? They will certainly take a forward, but which one? Anton Frondell might be the guy to consider. Of all the top forwards projected to go in the top ten, Frondell is the closest to being a true center who can play the 200-foot game. Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar are seen as centers by the organization, but they'd like to add a more established two-way player to create a three-headed monster down the middle. Frondell could be that guy. NHL (@NHL) on X NHL (@NHL) on X If you're looking for skill, look no further than Anton Frondell 👀 Catch the 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft on June 27 and 28. (🎥: IG/quickturnhockey) Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) on X Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) on X Two minutes of Anton Frondell's (#2025NHLDraft) best offensive moments from this season. Blistering one-timers from the half wall, angle-changing releases from mid-range, strong off-puck instincts around the slot, creative finishing solutions from close range. Advertisement Frondell is a high-motor kid who gives an incredibly competitive effort on every shift. He models his game after Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers, who has been a three-time Selke Trophy winner in addition to being a back-to-back Stanley Cup champion. That is the type of attitude you want from an 18-year-old being drafted. Coming off a strong year in Sweden, Frondell is the number one-ranked international prospect coming into the 2025 NHL Draft. He is almost certainly going to go in the top-five, but will he be the one that the Blackhawks end up taking 3rd overall? What happens in front of them will dictate that. Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game-day coverage, player features, and more.
