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</script></figure><p>It's the first selection of the draft for the Stars.</p><p>Schmidt was considered a possibility to be drafted late in Round 1 or early in Round 2.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He's been able to overcome his lack of size at the junior level thanks to his elite speed and his lethal shot. Those attributes helped him lead the Vancouver Giants in goals. He also stepped up in the playoffs despite Vancouver's first-round exit, racking up four goals and five assists in five games.</p><p>The Edmonton native also helped Canada win gold at the 2025 U18s where he produced two goals and two assists in seven games.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"It's easy to compare him to Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, but he's not quite at that level," <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-80-prospects-for-the-2025-nhl-draft/">Sportsnet's Jason Bukala</a> wrote. "Having said that, Schmidt attacks with speed off the rush and never wastes an opportunity to direct the puck on net. He has a lethal release that can beat goalies from long range and the flank on the power play."</p><p>"Schmidt plays the game to attack, challenge and score, with an ability to threaten inside the offensive zone and off the rush, both pouncing and being opportunistic around the slot but also knifing past defenders on cuts or attacking into his heavy curl-and-drag wrister," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6353129/2025/06/02/2025-nhl-draft-ranking-prospects-list/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a> wrote.</p>

LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 26: Cameron Schmidt #19 of Team CHL warms up before the CHL USA Prospects Challenge between USA and CHL at Canada Life Place on November 26, 2024 in London, Ontario, Canada.

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</script></figure><p>The Senators moved down from No. 21 in a trade with the Nashville Predators that netted them picks No. 23 and 67.</p><p>It's the second straight year in which Ottawa has drafted a right-shooting defenseman in Round 1 after taking <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/14997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/14997">Carter Yakemchuk</a> seventh overall in 2024.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hensler was one of two draft-eligible skaters - along with James Hagens - to crack the United States' roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. Though he only managed one assist, Hensler suited up in all seven games en route to a gold medal.</p><p>The University of Wisconsin product isn't flashy, and he doesn't specifically stand out at either end of the ice. But his impressive hockey sense and mobility should allow him to carve out a lengthy NHL career.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Hensler is an excellent skater. His agility allows him to pivot in small areas to front opponents defensively and walk the offensive blue line to open up shooting and passing lanes," <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-80-prospects-for-the-2025-nhl-draft/">Sportsnet's Jason Bukala</a> wrote. "It's a heavy lift for young defensemen at the NCAA level and Hensler went through some growing pains this year, but he's a right-shot defender with size and decent poise with the puck on his stick. It will take time but he has some <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4643" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4643">Brandon Carlo</a> to his game."</p><p>"At his best, his offensive touch can stand out, and I've seen him break games open," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6413760/2025/06/10/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-rankings-pronman/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote. "That player has shown up inconsistently, though, over the years. His defending is OK. His length and feet will allow him to make stops and retrieve effectively in the NHL, but he's not a super-hard-to-play-against type."</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 26: Logan Hensler #3 of Team USA skates in the third period against Team Germany of the Group A match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre December 26, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Team USA defeated Team Germany 10-4.

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The St. Louis Blues took Justin Carbonneau with the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday. ...

<p>The St. Louis Blues took Justin Carbonneau with the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Justin Carbonneau" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-gxr9K" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/gxr9K/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Carbonneau is one of the older players from the 2025 class with a November 2006 birthday. The 18-year-old tore up the QMJHL this season, finishing second in the league in both goals and points.</p><p>It's easy to see how Carbonneau's game will translate to the pros. He already has an NHL-ready frame, plus great hands and a lethal shot. Even if he doesn't score enough to be a top-six forward at the next level, his energetic game will make him an effective bottom-six forward at the very least.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"(Carbonneau) is a very strong skater and puck-handler who can beat defenders one-on-one at full flight," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote in May. "He's a physically developed winger who plays hard and can win puck battles fairly often. His style of play is highly translatable to the NHL game with the pace and effort in his shifts. ... The one issue with Carbonneau is his decision-making at times is questionable."</p><p>"Carbonneau is a prototypical power forward with plenty of grit and smarts," <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-following-matthew-schaefer-michael-misa">NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale</a> said. "His skating continues to improve, as does his 200-foot game."</p>

MONCTON, CANADA - MARCH 01: Justin Carbonneau #8 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada passes the puck before the game against the Moncton Wildcats at Avenir Centre on March 1, 2025 in Moncton, Canada.

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<p>The New York Islanders selected defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Kashawn Aitcheson" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-3ATEi" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3ATEi/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>It's the third first-rounder of the night for the Islanders, who took defenseman Matthew Schaefer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3301168" href="https://thescore.com/news/3301168">first overall</a> and winger Victor Eklund <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3282729" href="https://thescore.com/news/3282729">16th overall</a>. They acquired picks No. 16 and 17 as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304897" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304897">trade</a> that sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7911" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7911">Noah Dobson</a> to the Montreal Canadiens earlier Friday.</p><p>Aitcheson is an absolute bulldog. The Barrie Colts defender competes extremely hard and loves dishing out huge open-ice hits.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He also has plenty of offensive touch. The 18-year-old's 26 goals this season were third among OHL defensemen, trailing only 2024 first-rounders Zayne Parekh (33) and Sam Dickinson (29).</p><p>Coaches and teammates will love Aitcheson's tenacity, and opponents will hate playing against him. However, Aitcheson's decision-making is still a work in progress and could mean the difference between becoming a top-pair, do-it-all defenseman, or more of a Radko Gudas-type player.</p><p>Read more about Aitcheson <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3303332" href="https://thescore.com/news/3303332">here</a>.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"He's a hyper-competitive defender who doesn't back down from physical play and likes to agitate," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote in May. "He has the bite NHL teams will love, even if he does go over the line at times. </p><p>"He's a good skater with strong enough hands and hockey sense to make plays at higher levels and a solid point shot too. ... Even if his puck play is just decent, with his athletic tools and being a menace to play against, he can be a great top-four defenseman."</p><p>"He brings an entertaining mix of offensive skill and brute strength that makes him a nightmare to play against. ... The left-handed shot was smart with his aggressive style. ... (He also draws) the toughest defensive assignments each game," <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-following-matthew-schaefer-michael-misa">NHL.com's Adam Kimelman</a> wrote.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Kashawn Aitcheson poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders with the 17th overall pick during the first round of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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The New York Islanders selected forward Victor Eklund with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NHL ...

<p>The New York Islanders selected forward Victor Eklund with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Victor Eklund" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-wg9By" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/wg9By/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="138" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Eklund performed extremely well as an undersized forward despite playing against older competition in Sweden's second-best professional league. He possesses great speed and skill, but what scouts seem to love most about Eklund is his competitiveness. That was a major reason why he was selected to play for Sweden at the 2025 World Junior Championship over the likes of fellow draft-eligible player Anton Frondell. He tallied six points in seven games at the tournament.</p><p>Eklund is a winger through and through, earning comparisons to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4574" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4574">Travis Konecny</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6404" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6404">Jesper Bratt</a> as well as his older brother, San Jose Sharks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10729" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10729">William Eklund</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Victor gets above-average grades for his smarts, skill, and skating, but he's also a standout competitor who works and plays hard for a 5-foot-11 winger," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6353129/2025/06/02/2025-nhl-draft-ranking-prospects-list/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a>, who ranked Eklund as his No. 8 prospect overall. "He wins races. He keeps his feet moving. He gets inside body positioning. He can play the bumper or the flank on the power play. He finishes his checks. He's got great edges and handles, and a quick and accurate wrister. And he plays an intuitive, heady game on and off the puck. I think he's got the tools to develop into a nice top-six player in the NHL."</p><p>"Eklund has stood out all season against older competition. ... (He's) an outstanding skater and has shown no problem handling physical play well despite his size," <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-following-matthew-schaefer-michael-misa">NHL.com's Adam Kimelman</a> said. </p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 04: Victor Eklund #18 of Team Sweden skates in the second period against Team Finland of the semifinal match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on January 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Team Finland defeated Team Sweden 4-3 in overtime.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets selected blue-liner Jackson Smith with the 14th overall pick in the 202...

<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets selected blue-liner Jackson Smith with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Radim Mrtka" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-wuTvd" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/wuTvd/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>It's easy to understand why scouts are infatuated with Smith's game. Defensemen who stand 6-foot-4 and skate the way Smith does tend to have long NHL careers. He's a very smooth skater who's great on his edges.</p><p>Smith loves using his speed to lead the rush or join the attack as the trail man. His great puck skills and good shot give him a high offensive ceiling.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His aggressiveness sometimes tends to put him out of position in his own end, but his length and feet give him a high floor as a defender.</p><p>Smith recently committed to Penn State after playing for the WHL's Tri-City Americans the past three years. Internationally, he won a gold medal for Canada at the U18s in 2025, where he tallied four goals and an assist in seven games.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Smith is a two-way defenceman who can also lead the rush when he escapes pressure in his zone," <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-80-prospects-for-the-2025-nhl-draft/">Sportsnet's Jason Bukala</a> wrote. "He logged an incredible amount of ice time in Tri-City (25 minutes per game) and was deployed in all situations. His offense went to another level and he uses his size to push opponents off the play. ... He's a versatile prospect who contributes to his team's success in many categories."</p><p>"I think his hockey sense is great, and it's only a matter of time until he finds a way to explode offensively," <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-15-defensemen-2025-nhl-draft-scouting-reports-schaefer-aitcheson-smith-mrtka-hensler">Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis</a> wrote. "I do think he can be a bit of a liability in his own zone at times - the U18s saw him playing a bit nervously at times. But there's plenty of room to progress and he looks destined to be a top-four blue-liner."</p>

EDMONTON, CANADA AUGUST 10: Jackson Smith #3 of Team Canada in action against Team Czechia during the Gold Medal Game of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place on August 10, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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The Anaheim Ducks drafted center Roger McQueen with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft o...

<p>The Anaheim Ducks drafted center Roger McQueen with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Radim Mrtka" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-DPNF2" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/DPNF2/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>McQueen was limited to 17 games this season for the Brandon Wheat Kings due to a back injury that caused concern leading into the draft. He has plenty of upside if he can remain healthy for the next stages of his career.</p><p>The Saskatchewan native is an enticing prospect based on his size and skill but is widely considered to be a step behind the other top centers in this class. It may be a few seasons before McQueen gets his shot to break into the NHL.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"I wouldn't call McQueen a truly high-end playmaker, but he sees the ice well, makes difficult plays and can create in the high percentage areas," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6413760/2025/06/10/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-rankings-pronman/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a>. "McQueen is big, but what scouts will love is that he uses his big frame. He has an edge in his play, and even after a near season-long injury, he returned and played with bite."</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6285044/2025/05/05/nhl-draft-2025-ranking-schaefer-misa-lottery/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a> wrote, "He uses his linemates well. But it's his ability to control and manipulate pucks in tight to his body, with his length, that I think distinguishes him and gets scouts excited. He can carry pucks into traffic and problem-solve in ways that players his size typically struggle to do. He can also go to the net and make tuck plays/rebounds with good dexterity, which has helped him play the net front successfully on the power play, a translatable role for him."</p>

BRANDON, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20: Roger McQueen #13 of the Brandon Wheat Kings skates during third period action against the Moose Jaw Warriors at Westoba Place on September 20, 2024 in Brandon, Canada.

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The Buffalo Sabres drafted defenseman Radim Mrtka with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Dra...

<p>The Buffalo Sabres drafted defenseman Radim Mrtka with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Radim Mrtka" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-IT1KH" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/IT1KH/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Mrtka's stock rose dramatically after joining the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds in 2024-25 and leading the team's blue-liners in points. He also had a good showing at the U18s where he produced four points in five games for the Czech team.</p><p>There aren't many 6-foot-6 right-shot defensemen, which alone makes Mrtka a tantalizing prospect. He also moves pretty well for a big man and has enough skill to be a quality puck-mover at the pro level. He's attracted comparisons to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11251" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11251">Moritz Seider</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7911" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7911">Noah Dobson</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a>, among others.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"With the Thunderbirds, he was phenomenal, playing to nearly a point per game on a low-scoring team, logging an average of 27 minutes and often 30, and going over the boards first on both the power play and penalty kill," said <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6285044/2025/05/05/nhl-draft-2025-ranking-schaefer-misa-lottery/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a>, who ranked Mrtka as his No. 7 prospect overall. "There has been debate in this draft class as to who the second-best D is, but for me, it's Mrtka. He's one of the most intriguing prospects in this class."</p><p>"(Mrtka) possesses great hockey sense and competitiveness," <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-following-matthew-schaefer-michael-misa">NHL.com's Mike G. Morreale</a> said. "The 17-year-old is considered a two-way defenseman whose upside is too good to pass up."</p>

EDMONTON, CANADA AUGUST 10: Radim Mrtka #5 of Team Czechia awaits a face-off against Team Canada during the Gold Medal Game of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place on August 10, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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<p>The Seattle Kraken selected center Jake O'Brien with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Jake O'Brien" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-ldjE7" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ldjE7/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>O'Brien made waves with a massive 98-point campaign in the OHL this season. Only Michael Misa scored more points among first-time draft-eligible players in the league this year.</p><p>The Toronto native was clinical on the man advantage. O'Brien led the entire OHL, regardless of age, in power-play scoring with 50 points. His cerebral playmaking helped teammate and Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis to a 71-goal campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>O'Brien won OHL Rookie of the Year in 2024 after notching 64 points in 61 games in his first season with the Brantford Bulldogs. His biggest jump this past year came as a goal-scorer: He more than doubled his goal output from 13 to 32.</p><p>The 172-pound, right-handed center ranked as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3292434" href="https://thescore.com/news/3292434">theScore's fifth-best center</a> in the class.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"O'Brien displays the high-end patience and vision to hold onto pucks for an extra second to make difficult plays and run an NHL power play," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6413760/2025/06/10/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-rankings-pronman/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a>.</p><p>"He's physically immature and relies a little too heavily on power-play production," <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/news/2025-nhl-draft/cam-robinsons-final-top-85-for-the-2025-nhl-draft">Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson</a> wrote. "But you can't ignore his talent. He's one of the best setup men in the class and perhaps the most creative as well."</p><p>"His skill suggests he could be a credible No. 2 center in the NHL at the top of his projection," wrote <a href="https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/14299388-2025-nhl-draft-rankings-matthew-schaefer-tops-chris-peters-final-top-100">FloHockey's Chris Peters</a>.</p>

BRANTFORD, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Jake O'Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs looks on during the game between the OHL East and OHL West conferences during the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game at Brantford & District Civic Centre on January 15, 2025 in Brantford, Canada.

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<p>The Boston Bruins dipped into their own backyard to select Boston College center James Hagens with the seventh pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="James Hagens" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-lvxro" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/lvxro/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="174" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Comedian Adam Sandler announced the pick while in character as Happy Gilmore. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh, Happy day.<br><br>Who we picking, Mr. Gilmore?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/2K62fWGruA">pic.twitter.com/2K62fWGruA</a></p>— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1938751077601386548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Hagens said afterward that "Happy Gilmore" is his favorite movie and it was unreal to hear Sandler call his name, according to <a href="https://x.com/stefen_rosner/status/1938757268553769142">NHL.com's Stefen Rosner</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hagens racked up 39 goals and 102 points in 58 games with the USNTDP leading into his draft year. He starred for the Americans at the Under-18s in 2024, setting the tournament record with 22 points in just seven contests as the United States won silver.</p><p>That monster effort broke the American scoring mark of 20 points, set by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13841" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13841">Will Smith</a> in 2019 and 2023, respectively, as well as the overall tournament record of 21 points that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3322" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3322">Nikita Kucherov</a> set in 2011.</p><p>Hagens centered arguably the best line in the NCAA this season at Boston College. He was flanked by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13827">Ryan Leonard</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13821" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13821">Gabe Perreault</a>, both of whom made their NHL debuts at season's end. Hagens' campaign was good, but his lack of goal-scoring was a concern, and he didn't hit the offensive heights that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13830" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13830">Adam Fantilli</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15142" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15142">Macklin Celebrini</a> reached as NCAA freshmen.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Hagens is the kind of player who's always in motion," <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-assessing-the-top-of-the-2025-nhl-draft/">Sportsnet's Jason Bukala</a> wrote. "When he has the puck on his stick in transition, he attacks with purpose, and he's blessed with an abundance of creativity and offensive hockey sense."</p><p>"He has a dynamic combination of skating and skill reminiscent of American centers like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a>," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a>. "Hagens' edge work is high-end, and he's extremely elusive in open ice."</p><p>"(Hagens) brings a good work rate with excellent speed and two-way ability that should see him effectively drive play at the NHL level," <a href="https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45040686/nhl-draft-2025-prospect-rankings-lottery-schaefer-misa-hagens-martone-mcqueen">ESPN's Rachel Doerrie</a> wrote.</p>

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 11: James Hagens #10 of Boston College is all smiles after his assist during a game between Boston College and Michigan State University at Munn Ice Arena on October 11, 2024 in East Lansing, Michigan.

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<p>The Philadelphia Flyers selected winger Porter Martone with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Matthew Schaefer" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-ucFPt" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ucFPt/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Martone has attracted comparisons to Corey Perry and Filip Forsberg due to his combination of size, skill, and physicality. His elite hands and powerful shot give him a high offensive ceiling, while his pro-ready frame could put him on the fast track to the NHL if he can improve his skating.</p><p>The Brampton Steelheads captain finished second among draft-eligible OHL skaters in points this season, trailing only Michael Misa. He earned a spot on Canada's world juniors team, though he only dressed in three games and recorded one goal. The 18-year-old also suited up in a pair of contests for Canada at the World Championship, the only 2025 draft-eligible player to do so.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Martone's skill level and creativity with the puck are elite, especially for a man his size. His reach and skill will allow him to beat a ton of NHL defenders one-on-one. He makes a lot of difficult plays and does so in traffic. Martone competes well, showing no hesitancy to engage physically or create at the net," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote. "Martone's major issue is the pace in his game. When he turns the corner and gets up ice, his foot speed is decent, but his first few steps are heavy, with a semi-wonky looking stride, and he doesn't always play with a ton of tempo."</p><p>"I think Martone is going to have a long, successful NHL career," <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-rankings-schaefer-misa-hagens-top-75-before-u-18-world-championship">Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis</a> wrote. "He possesses an excellent combination of skill, size, and power, and he's equally dangerous as a shooter and a passer. He's not your typical power forward player, and that's because he can beat guys with pure skill."</p>

SAGINAW, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Porter Martone #94 of Brampton skates for the puck during a game between Brampton Steelheads and Saginaw Spirit at Dow Event Center on November 30, 2024 in Saginaw, Michigan.

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<p>The Nashville Predators selected center Brady Martin with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Brady Martin" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-RCAUd" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/RCAUd/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>He didn't attend the event in order to spend time at his family farm instead.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Potential top 10 pick Brady Martin won't be in attendance at this year's draft because he has other priorities back home 🧑‍🌾🐄<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriedgeHNIC</a> <a href="https://t.co/nD6f6XGiYx">pic.twitter.com/nD6f6XGiYx</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1938734220219678910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>A right-shot, two-way center who can punish opponents is a unique profile that's easy for NHL general managers to be enamored by. Martin drew a lot of attention at the scouting combine and said he wants to model his game after the likes of power forwards Sam Bennett, Tom Wilson, and Matthew Knies, according to <a href="https://x.com/Hockey_Robinson/status/1931358942803660834">Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>While physicality and competitiveness are Martin's top traits, he's a strong skater with dependable smarts and skills. He ranked third among draft-eligible OHL players in goals this season and fifth in points.</p><p>Martin also shined at the most recent Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he helped Canada win a championship and finished second on the team with 11 points in seven games. He's shown the ability to lead as an assistant captain for Canada as well as the Soo Greyhounds.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"He's a very skilled forward who has the one-on-one abilities to beat a lot of NHL defensemen," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6413760/2025/06/10/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-rankings-pronman/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote. "He's creative as a puck-handler, and his offensive IQ impressed as the season went along even if not his calling card. His skill is appealing, but it's the combination of his skill with his compete that gets evaluators excited. Martin has a true hardness in his game, attacking the high-percentage areas, and is an extremely physical player."</p><p>"He plays extremely hard, he plays in the guts of the ice," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6353129/2025/06/02/2025-nhl-draft-ranking-prospects-list/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a> wrote. "His effort level and physicality get the highest grades in the draft, and he stays involved in all three zones, constantly seeming to make things happen and have an impact on shifts and games. He's strong on his feet and finishing checks, delivering some of the hardest hits I saw all year and doing it seemingly every game without being a dirty player. He's got good hands and reflexes on tips and redirects around the net."</p>

BRANTFORD, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Brady Martin #44 of the Saginaw Spirit during the game between the OHL East and OHL West conferences during the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game at Brantford & District Civic Centre on January 15, 2025 in Brantford, Canada.

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<p><em>Follow the 2025 NHL Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3301192" href="https://thescore.com/news/3301192">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Utah Mammoth selected center Caleb Desnoyers with the fourth pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Caleb Desnoyers" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-BraZI" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/BraZI/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Desnoyers was taken first overall in the 2023 QMJHL Draft, and he's lived up to the expectations of that pick. He's the best prospect to come out of that league since Alexis Lafreniere, and he's the first QMJHLer to go top 10 in the NHL draft since Lafreniere went first to the New York Rangers in 2020.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>As the youngest player on the team, Desnoyers led the Moncton Wildcats to a QMJHL championship and the semifinal of the Memorial Cup. He paced the Wildcats with 35 goals, 84 points, and a plus-51 rating in 56 games, then elevated his game during the postseason with nine goals and 30 points in 19 contests.</p><p>Desnoyers won the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the league's playoff MVP with his outstanding performance. Since 2000, only three players have claimed the award in their draft year: Sidney Crosby (2005), Jonathan Huberdeau (2011), and Jonathan Drouin (2013). Each went on to be selected in the top three of the NHL draft.</p><p>To top off an incredible campaign, Desnoyers was named Moncton's captain for the 2025-26 season at the team's championship celebration.</p><p>Internationally, Desnoyers at 16 years old won gold with Team Canada at the Under-18s in 2024. He followed it months later with gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he was an alternate captain.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Desnoyers is a good-sized center with room to add muscle, and scouts love him as a projectable top-six center who plays a smart, detailed, well-rounded, two-way game with good skill, smarts, and poise," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6353129/2025/06/02/2025-nhl-draft-ranking-prospects-list/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a> wrote.</p><p>"He's a cerebral player with excellent playmaking ability," wrote <a href="https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45040686/nhl-draft-2025-prospect-rankings-lottery-schaefer-misa-hagens-martone-mcqueen">ESPN's Rachel Doerrie</a>. "It isn't that he's flashy and will get you out of your seat, it is that he's consistently effective and makes intelligent plays with the puck. In other words, he's reliable."</p><p>"(Desnoyers) checks every box for what you want in an NHL center," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a>. "He's tall and fast and makes a lot happen with and without the puck."</p>

MONCTON, CANADA - FEBRUARY 23: Caleb Desnoyers #18 of the Moncton Wildcats skates after the puck against the Victoriaville Tigres during the second period at Avenir Centre on February 23, 2025 in Moncton, Canada.

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<p><em>Follow the 2025 NHL Draft with <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3301192">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The Chicago Blackhawks<strong> </strong>snagged center Anton Frondell with the third overall pick<strong> </strong>in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Anton Frondell" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-lTSda" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/lTSda/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="138" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Frondell stands out in the draft class with his pro build and heavy game. He played against men in Sweden's second-tier Allsvenskan this past season and produced.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His 0.86 points per game in 2024-25 ranks ahead of what William Nylander and David Pastrnak accomplished while in Allsvenskan during their draft years. Only Elias Pettersson produced at a higher rate.</p><p>The bulk of Frondell's scoring came during a 12-game stretch from late January to mid-March when he tallied nine goals and 21 points. He recorded four points in the other 17 contests. Djurgarden also used Frondell as a 13th forward near the end of the campaign as the club pushed for promotion.</p><p>Frondell featured on the left wing this season but has played center at the junior level and projects as a pivot long term.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"When he's at his best, Frondell is a hard-driving forward who can get to the interior and score goals," wrote <a href="https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/14299388-2025-nhl-draft-rankings-matthew-schaefer-tops-chris-peters-final-top-100">FloHockey's Chris Peters</a>. "He's committed to two-way ability and physicality to impose his will on games."</p><p>"He arguably has the best one-timer from the weak side flank on the power play in the draft class," <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-80-prospects-for-the-2025-nhl-draft/">Sportsnet's Jason Bukala</a> wrote. "Frondell tracks up and down the ice with ease and has the strength and weight to extend plays in the trenches."</p><p>"Frondell projects as a productive two-way second-line center in the NHL with continued development," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6353129/2025/06/02/2025-nhl-draft-ranking-prospects-list/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a>.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Caleb Desnoyers poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the Utah Mammoth with the number three overall pick during the first round of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p><em>Follow the 2025 NHL Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3301192" href="https://thescore.com/news/3301192">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The San Jose Sharks selected center Michael Misa with the second overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Matthew Schaefer" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-c1WNP" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/c1WNP/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Misa is the eighth player in OHL history to be granted exceptional status, and he put up phenomenal numbers throughout his junior career with the Saginaw Spirit. He missed a chunk of games to injury as a 15-year-old rookie in 2022-23 but still led the club with 56 points. Misa was more productive the following season, producing 75 points in 65 appearances, and then exploded in his draft year with an OHL-leading 134 points, 10 clear of second place.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>With that total, Misa tied John Tavares - another exceptional status player - for the most points by an under-18 player in the OHL since 2000. While he spent time at wing and center with the Spirit, he flourished down the middle this past season. Seamlessly transitioning to the NHL can be difficult for young centers, but Misa possesses the skating ability and offensive instincts to develop into a star at the highest level.</p><p>He also comes with a winning pedigree as a 2024 Memorial Cup champion.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"Misa is a beautiful skater with some quiet explosiveness and a real knack for weaving, cutting, turning, and spinning in control of the puck to either shake defenders under pressure in the offensive or defensive zone or slip past them in transition with his speed and agility," wrote <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6285044/2025/05/05/nhl-draft-2025-ranking-schaefer-misa-lottery/">The Athletic's Scott Wheeler</a>. "He's also a very smart player who makes his linemates better with his playmaking, vision, and ability to execute while tightly covered."</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6174550/2025/03/11/nhl-draft-2025-ranking-schaefer-misa-pronman/">Corey Pronman of The Athletic</a> offered similar sentiments. </p><p>"He's a high-end skater with clear NHL edge work and top speed. He's highly skilled and creative. He makes a lot of skilled plays at rapid speeds and projects to get a lot of controlled entries at the top level," he wrote.</p><p>"He projects as a No. 1 center with a chance to be a star."</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Bayley, left, celebrates as Michael Misa puts on the sweater as the San Jose Sharks' number two overall pick during the first round of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on at the Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p><em>Follow the 2025 NHL Draft with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3301192" href="https://thescore.com/news/3301192">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.</em></p><p>The New York Islanders selected defenseman<em><strong> </strong></em>Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Matthew Schaefer" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-YqRIg" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/YqRIg/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="122" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><p>Schaefer is the first blue-liner taken with the top pick since Owen Power in 2021 and the Islanders' first No. 1 overall selection since John Tavares in 2009.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Hamilton, Ontario, native missed the beginning of the 2024-25 season due to mono and then suffered a broken clavicle at the World Junior Championship, sidelining him for nearly four months.</p><p>The lack of sample size is arguably the only knock on Schaefer, but his performance when healthy was enough to make him the consensus top player in the draft.</p><p>Schaefer finished third in points per game among OHL defensemen with at least 15 appearances, trailing only 2024 first-rounders Zayne Parekh and Sam Dickinson. He was one of Canada's most impressive players at the world juniors until his injury, tallying a goal and an assist in two games.</p><p>Schaefer's greatest asset is his skating. He's smooth, agile, and powerful, especially considering his 6-foot-2 frame. He uses his feet to skate his way out of trouble, leads rushes up the ice, and attacks defenders one-on-one with speed. Schaefer's intelligence and competitiveness also make him a quality defender in his own end.</p><p>If everything comes together, Schaefer could be a franchise player and compete for Norris Trophies one day. He's drawn comparisons to two-way defensemen such as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6612" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6612">Miro Heiskanen</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9188" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9188">Jake Sanderson</a>, among others.</p><h3>What they're saying</h3><p>"He's a powerful, effortless skater who will be able to close gaps and transition up ice at a clear NHL level," <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6331434/2025/05/05/2025-nhl-draft-prospects-lottery-ranking/">The Athletic's Corey Pronman</a> wrote in May. "He uses his feet to attack often, leading and supporting rushes very well. Schaefer is a very intelligent defenseman with legit offensive skills. ... He projects as a star No. 1 defenseman in the NHL."</p><p>"Schaefer is the best skater available," <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-following-matthew-schaefer-michael-misa">NHL.com's Adam Kimelman</a> said. "His offensive game is dynamic, and he's strong enough to handle any situation in the defensive zone."</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Matthew Schaefer looks skyward onstage after being selected first overall by the New York Islanders during the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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</script></figure><h2>Complete</h2><h3>Round 1</h3><p>👉 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304505" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304505">Analysis for notable picks in Round 1</a></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Round 1" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-ylqF7" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ylqF7/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="1125" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><h3>Round 2</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Round 2" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-L7SAr" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/L7SAr/4/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="1300" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><h3>Round 3</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Round 3" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-vX9fX" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/vX9fX/4/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="132" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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