The 2025 NHL Draft is coming fast, and as we get closer to June 27, the mocks are coming in like crazy.
Which means it’s a great time to look at who those mock drafts are projecting as a whole. There are some impressive names available, including Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer who many think could be the top overall pick on Friday for the New York Islanders, centers Michael Misa and Anton Frondell, and more.
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As we do with our NFL Draft coverage, we’re working with a bunch of mocks — one from The Tennessean, another from NHL.com, one from The Athletic, and a mock draft from Bleacher Report.
We look at the picks each made and average out each player’s positions and match them to each of the first 32 picks of the first round. Anyone left out of a first-round mock was assigned the 33rd pick.
That’s it! Away we go:
1. New York Islanders: D Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters
Average: 1.0
2. San Jose Sharks: C Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit
Average: 2.0
3. Chicago Blackhawks: C Anton Frondell, Djurgardens IF
Average: 3.75
4. Utah Mammoth: C Caleb Desnoyers, Moncton Wildcats
Average: 4.75
5. Nashville Predators: C James Hagens, Boston College
Average: 5.25
6. Philadelphia Flyers: RW Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads
Average: 6.0
7. Boston Bruins: C Jake O’Brien, Brantford Bulldogs
Average: 8.0
8. Seattle Kraken: C Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings
Average: 8.5
9. Buffalo Sabres: C Brady Martin, Soo Greyhounds
Average: 9.0
10. Anaheim Ducks: D Radim Mrtka, Seattle Thunderbirds
Average: 9.25
Average: 9.75
12. New York Rangers: LW Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips
Average: 13.25
13. Detroit Red Wings: D Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts
Average: 13.75
14. Columbus Blue Jackets: D Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans
Average: 14.25
15. Vancouver Canucks: RW Justin Carbonneau, Blainville Boisbriand Armada
Average: 14.75
Average: 16.25
17. Montreal Canadiens: C Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds
Average: 17.5
18. Calgary Flames (from New Jersey Devils): D Logan Hensler, Wisconsin
Average: 19.5
19. St. Louis Blues: D Cameron Reid, Kitchener Rangers
Average: 20.5
20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild): LW Malcolm Spence, Ernie Otters
Average: 22.25
21. Ottawa Senators: C Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals
Average: 22.75
22. Philadelphia Flyers (from Colorado Avalanche): C Jack Nesbitt, Windsor Spitfires
Average: 23.0
23. Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay Lightning): D Sascha Boumedienne, Boston University
Average: 24.0
24. Los Angeles Kings: G Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
Average: 24.25
25. Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto Maple Leafs): LW Cullen Potter, Arizona State
Average: 25.25
26. Nashville Predators (from Vegas Golden Knights via San Jose Sharks): LW Bill Zonnon, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
Average: 26.0
27. Washington Capitals: D Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings
Average: 26.75
28. Winnipeg Jets: C/LW Milton Gastrin, MoDo Hockey U20
Average: 27.25
Average: 28.25
30. San Jose Sharks (from Dallas Stars): C/LW William Horcoff, USNTDP
Average: 28.75
31. Philadelphia Flyers (from Edmonton Oilers): D Henry Brzustewicz, London Knights
Average: 29.75
32. Calgary Flames (from Florida Panthers): LW Jack Murtagh, USNTDP
Average: 29.75
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2025 NHL mock draft: Latest expert predictions