The 2025 NHL Draft — the 63rd entry draft in the league’s history — is being held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event began at 7 PM (ET), airing on ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada.
The New York Islanders made Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer the first overall selection in the draft. The 17-year-old OHL rearguard is the first player to be taken no. 1 from the Otters since Connor McDavid in 2015.
With their first pick, 27th overall, the Washington Capitals drafted forward Lynden Lakovic out of WHL Moose Jaw.
This year’s event will be the first non-COVID-impacted draft to be held in a decentralized format in NHL history. Teams will not be physically present at the venue to make their selections.
Round 1
1. NY Islanders: Matthew Schaefer, LHD – Erie Otters (OHL)
2. San Jose Sharks: Michael Misa, C – Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
3. Chicago Blackhawks: Anton Frondell, C – Djurgardens IF (SHL)
4. Utah Mammoth: Caleb Desnoyers, C – Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
5. Nashville Predators: Brady Martin, C – Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
6. Philadelphia Flyers: Porter Martone, RW – Brampton Steelheads (OHL)
7. Boston Bruins: James Hagens, C – Boston College (NCAA)
8. Seattle Kraken: Jake O’Brien, C – Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
9. Buffalo Sabres: Radim Mrtka, RHD – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
10. Anaheim Ducks: Roger McQueen, C – Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
11. Pittsburgh Penguins: Benjamin Kindel, C – Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
12. Philadelphia Flyers (from PIT via NYR via VAN): Jack Nesbitt, C – Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
13. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Bear, LW – Everett Silvertips (WHL)
14. Columbus Blue Jackets: Jackson Smith, LHD – Tri-City Americans (WHL)
15. Vancouver Canucks: Braeden Cootes, C – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
16. NY Islanders (from CGY via MTL): Victor Eklund, RW – Djurgardens IF (SHL)
17. NY Islanders (from MTL): Kashawn Aitcheson, LHD – Barrie Colts (OHL)
18. Calgary Flames (from NJD): Cole Reschny, C – Victoria Royals (WHL)
19. St. Louis Blues: Justin Carbonneau, RW – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from MIN): Pyotr Andreyanov, G – CSKA Jr. (MHL)
21. Nashville Predators (from OTT): Cameron Reid, LHD – Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
22. Pittsburgh Penguins (from PHI via COL): Bill Zonnon, RW – Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
23. Ottawa Senators (from NSH via TBL): Logan Hensler, RHD – University of Wisconsin (NCAA)
24. Pittsburgh Penguins (from LAK): William Horcoff, C – University of Michigan (NCAA)
25. Chicago Blackhawks (from TOR): Vaclav Nestrasil, RW – Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
26. Nashville Predators (from VGK via SJS): Ryker Lee, RW – Madison Capitols (USHL)
27. Washington Capitals: Lynden Lakovic, LW – Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
28. Winnipeg Jets: Sascha Boumedienne, LHD – Boston University (NCAA)
29. Chicago Blackhawks (from CAR): Mason West, C – Edina (HS-MN)
30. San Jose Sharks (from DAL): Joshua Ravensbergen, G – Prince George Cougars (WHL)
31. Los Angeles Kings (from PIT via PHI via EDM): Henry Brzustewicz, RHD – London Knights (OHL)
32. Calgary Flames (from FLA): Cullen Potter, C – Arizona State University (NCAA)
Transactions
- NY Islanders trade defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two 2025 first-round draft picks (No. 16 and No. 17 overall)
- Colorado Avalanche trade forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Gavin Brindley, a 2025 third-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick
- Pittsburgh Penguins trade a 2025 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) to the Philadelphia Flyers for two 2025 first-round draft picks (No. 22 and No. 31 overall)
- Ottawa Senators trade a 2025 first-round pick (No. 21 overall) to the Nashville Predators for a 2025 first-round pick (No. 23 overall) and a 2025 third-round pick
- Los Angeles Kings trade a 2025 first-round pick (No. 24 overall) to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2025 first-round pick (No.31 overall) and a 2025 second-round pick
- Carolina Hurricanes trade the 29th overall pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for the 34th and 62nd overall picks in the 2025 NHL Draft and a fifth-round pick in 2027
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