Welcome to the 2025 NHL Draft!
The NHL offseason is in sight now that the Stanley Cup has been awarded, but more excitement awaits hockey fans before the long dregs of summer at the 2025 NHL Draft. This year, the New York Islanders hold the No. 1 overall pick and will likely draft defenseman Matthew Schaefer out of the OHL with the top selection to kick the night off.
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As is customary in the NHL, the lead-up to the draft saw some movement between teams in preparation for the event. The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks in a hopeful change of scenery for the young player. J.J. Peterka is now a member of the Utah Mammoth after a trade from Buffalo. Rumors abound as to where Mitch Marner will end up in free agency as well, as teams look to clear off cap space ahead of the forward’s big summer splash.
With the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft about to kick off, here are the full list of picks made on Friday night, with analysis and grades as well!
1. New York Islanders4. Utah Hockey Club6. Philadelphia Flyers7. Boston Bruins8. Seattle Kraken9. Buffalo Sabres10. Anaheim Ducks12. Pittsburgh Penguins (via New York Rangers)13. Detroit Red Wings15. Vancouver Canucks17. New York Islanders (via Montreal Canadiens)18. Calgary Flames (via New Jersey Devils)19. St. Louis Blues20. Columbus Blue Jackets (via Minnesota Wild)21. Ottawa Senators22. Philadelphia Flyers (via Colorado Avalanche)23. Nashville Predators (via Tampa Bay Lightning)24. Los Angeles Kings25. Chicago Blackhawks (via Toronto Maple Leafs)26. Nashville Predators (via Vegas Golden Knights)27. Washington Capitals28. Winnipeg Jets29. Carolina Hurricanes30. San Jose Sharks (via Dallas Stars)31. Philadelphia Flyers (via Edmonton Oilers)32. Calgary Flames (via Florida Panthers)
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2025 NHL Draft live tracker: Grading every pick in the first round