Since the NHL is taking a couple weeks off in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off, why not take advantage of no Blackhawks games to chase and update our full two-round 2025 mock draft!
With the calendar flipping to 2025, we’re getting an increasing number of draft rankings and projections from folks who spend a great deal of time digging into take and profiles. Lots of things change from one outlet to another, but we consider the most reputable ones when looking at where players might hear their names called when the 2025 NHL Draft takes place.
For the draft order, I’m using the NHL standings in reverse order of point percentage at the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
Let’s get into it! Here’s our updated, full two-round 2025 NHL mock draft!
2025 NHL Mock Draft — First Round
1. San Jose Sharks — Matthew Schaefer, LHD6-2, 183Shoots: Left
Schaefer is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025 class, and he would be a great addition to the Sharks’ pipeline. If San Jose ends up with the first selection, this is a no-brainer.
2. Chicago Blackhawks — Michael Misa, LW6-1, 184Shoots: Left
This is when the no-brainer part ends. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson was open to trading this pick last year when he tried to move up to get Ivan Demidov, and he recently said he isn’t married to making this selection. If he does, and Schaefer is the first name called, he’ll have three very good forwards to choose from when he calls in the pick. I’ve been on the Porter Martone bandwagon for a long time but Misa is putting up historic numbers in the OHL this season. Misa has 102 points (46 goals, 56 assists) in just 48 games entering Thursday. He might be the sniper the Blackhawks want to run with Connor Bedard — if they make the pick here.
3. Nashville Predators — James Hagens, C5-11, 170Shoots: Left
Barry Trotz has long coveted top centers, and he can grab one with Hagens available here in our mock draft. Hagens has had a very good freshman collegiate season.
4. Buffalo Sabres — Porter Martone, RW6-3, 208Shoots: Right
Buffalo already has some big players on their NHL roster and Martone plays with an edge. I could still see him being the Blackhawks’ preference at No. 2 because of his size, but he won’t slide out of the top four.
5. Seattle Kraken — Caleb Desnoyers, C6-1, 178Shoots: Left
Desnoyers has been climbing rankings over the past couple months and feels like he’s establishing himself as the top prospect in the next tier after the top four are off the board.
6. Pittsburgh Penguins — Victor Eklund, RW5-11, 161Shoots: Right
Eklund is a solid all-around forward who could go anywhere between 5-12. Pittsburgh needs to rebuild at some point and could go in a number of directions if they’re in the top ten in June.
7. Philadelphia Flyers — Roger McQueen, C6-5, 197Shoots: Right
The Flyers taking a 6-5 center? Yeah, that sounds like a perfect Philly move. McQueen could go as high as No. 5 in this draft.
8. Montreal Canadiens — Anton Frondell, C6-0, 196Shoots: Right
Another team that has young pieces and is looking to add depth, Frondell to Montreal is likely a best player available scenario for the Habs.
9. St. Louis Blues — Jackson Smith, LHD6-3, 195Shoots: Left
The Blues need to add young depth on their blue line. After Schaefer, the conversation turns to players like Smith, Radim Mrtka and a few others. Smith appears to be the next guy on most lists and he has the right size and skillset for St. Louis.
10. Anaheim Ducks — Radim Mrtka, RHD6-6, 207Shoots: Right
I’ve been on Mrtka to Anaheim with them picking anywhere between 5 and 12 thus far. They need a big right-shot defenseman and he does that. This is a good spot for him in the draft, too.
11. Utah Hockey Club — Jake O’Brien, C6-2, 172Shoots: Right
O’Brien is a center with some size who is having a very good season in the OHL. Utah could go a number of directions here but taking a good piece down the middle makes sense.
12. New York Islanders — Cameron Reid, LHD6-0, 175Shoots: Left
The Islanders are reportedly shopping Noah Dobson and could be a franchise in transition by the time the draft comes around. Reid’s stock has been climbing because he’s a point producer on the blue line.
13. Boston Bruins — Carter Bear, LW6-0, 179Shoots: Left
Bears to the Bruins? It makes their throwback jerseys work so well it feels ordained. But he’s a legit prospect in the 9-15 range and would be a good fit in Boston.
14. Vancouver Canucks (from NYR) — Brady Martin, C6-0, 178Shoots: Right
The Canucks moved JT Miller already and might have a few more players leave town by the time the draft arrives. Martin is a center with decent size who would be a good addition to their pipeline.
15. Columbus Blue Jackets — Lynden Lakovic, LW6-4 , 190Shoots: Left
The Blue Jackets hope to be picking later than this after making the playoffs. They have some good size up front already, and putting Lakovic with the likes of Adam Fantilli up front could make them more imposing.
16. Montreal Canadiens (from CGY) — Logan Hensler, RHD6-2, 192Shoots: Right
Montreal’s second pick of the first round adds a good right-shot defenseman to their pipeline here.
17. Ottawa Senators — Malcolm Spence, LW6-1, 203Shoots: Left
Now we’re starting to get into the next tier of forwards in our mock draft. Spence’s rankings are all over the place, depending on the outlet. He has decent size. If Ottawa wants to go for it and get into the playoffs, this pick might change hands.
18. Detroit Red Wings — Justin Carbonneau, RW6-1, 191Shoots: Right
Same deal here: if Detroit needs to make a big move before the deadline, this pick might change owners before the deadline. Carbonneau is a solid forward who would improve their pipeline, however.
19. Vancouver Canucks — Blake Fiddler, RHD6-4, 207Shoots: Right
The son of Vernon Fiddler is a big right-shot defenseman who would be a nice addition to the Canucks’ organizational depth. They need to add some depth on the back end.
20. Philadelphia Flyers (from COL) — Kashawn Aitcheson, LHD6-1, 196Shoots: Left
The Flyers have a handful of picks in the first two rounds, so they’ll probably be in best player available mode throughout. Aitcheson is a good defenseman with decent size and would be a nice add for Philly.
21. Calgary Flames (from NJ) — Cameron Schmidt, RW5-8, 152Shoots: Right
Schmidt is small but he can score, which is why his name comes up into the early teens in some mock drafts. Calgary also has a few picks to add volume to their pipeline in our mock draft.
22. Nashville Predators (from TB) — William Moore, C6-2, 161Shoots: Left
The Preds have three picks in the first round and I have them taking a center with their first two. Moore is a nice center with good size.
23. Los Angeles Kings — Braeden Cootes, C6-0, 183Shoots: Right
Cootes is the best player available here for the Kings. They might look to help the right side of their blue line down the road at some point in this draft, but not yet.
24. Chicago Blackhawks (from TOR) — Jack Nesbitt, C 6-4, 185Shoots: Left
The Blackhawks are getting plenty of looks at Nesbitt this season; he plays with AJ Spellacy in Windsor. Adding another big center would be ideal for the future.
25. Calgary Flames (from FLA) — Ben Kindel, C5-10, 176Shoots: Left
A second pick quickly for the Flames adds another undersize forward who can add to the offense.
26. Carolina Hurricanes — Joshua Ravensbergen, G6-5, 195
Carolina has long needed an answer in net, and the best goalie prospect — the only one with a first-round grade — is available. We’re back at no-brainer territory here.
27. Columbus Blue Jackets (from MIN) — Henry Brzustewicz, RHD6-1, 194Shoots: Right
The Blue Jackets added a big forward with their first pick in the first round, so they take a nice right-handed defenseman here. I think Brzustewicz sneaks into the end of the first round.
28. Nashville Predators (from VGK) — Cullen Potter, C5-9, 168Shoots: Left
Potter is a great skater who’s playing college hockey this season. He likely projects as a wing because of his size. More offense in Nashville.
29. San Jose Sharks (from DAL) — Jack Murtagh, C6-0, 185Shoots: Left
A second pick in the first round for the Sharks — added in a recent trade with Dallas — gives them the opportunity to pick a forward to help their collection of talent up front.
30. Philadelphia Flyers (from EDM) — Ivan Ryabkin, C6-0, 170Shoots: Left
Philly makes another pick in the first round and takes an intriguing Russian prospect.
31. Winnipeg Jets — Bill Zonnon, LW6-2, 190Shoots: Left
The Jets might lose Nikolaj Ehlers this summer. Zonnon wouldn’t replace him immediately, but he would be a good addition to their pipeline. If the Jets are drafting here, it means they lost in the Stanley Cup Final.
32. Washington Capitals — Cole Reschny, C5-10, 187Shoots: Left
If the Caps pick 32nd they’re having another parade for Ovi. Reschny is a good forward with some versatility in his game. Again, this is the best player available in our mock draft.
2025 NHL Mock Draft — Second Round
33. San Jose — Nathan Behm, RW34. Chicago — Milton Gästrin, C35. Nashville — Charlie Trethewey, RHD36. Buffalo — Shane Vansaghi, RW37. Seattle — Ben Kevan, F38. Montreal (from PIT) — Jakob Ihs Wozniak, RW39. Philadelphia — Simon Wang, LHD40. Montreal — Sascha Boumedienne, LHD41. Edmonton (from STL) — Peyton Kettles, RHD42. Philadelphia (from ANA) — Luca Romano, C43. Tampa Bay (from UT) — Dakoda Rhéaume-Mullen, LHD44. NY Islanders — Eric Nilson, C45. Washington (from BOS) — Pytor Andreyanov, G46. Colorado (from NYR) — Alexei Medvedev, G47. Philadelphia (from CBJ) — Carter Amico, RHD48. Philadelphia (from CGY) — Eddie Genborg, F49. Ottawa — Cole McKinney, C50. Detroit — Zachary Morin, LW51. Vancouver — Jack Ivankovic, G52. Calgary (from COL) — Kristian Epperson, LW53. New Jersey — Petteri Rimpinen, G54. Nashville (from TB) — Ethan Czata, C55. Tampa Bay (from LAK) — David Bedkowski, RHD56. Utah (from TOR) — Gutsav Hillstrom, C57. Toronto (from FLA) — Max Psenicka, RHD58. Colorado (from CAR) — Vojtech Cihar, LW59. Minnesota — Viktor Klingsell, LW60. Nashville (from VGK) — Kurban Limatov, LHD61. Chicago (from DAL) — Will Horcoff, C62. New Jersey (from EDM) — Artyom Vilchinsky, LHD63. New Jersey (from WPG) — Adam Benak, C 64. Washington — Tomas Pobezal, C
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( 2025 NHL Mock Draft: Mid-February Full Two-Round Projections )
Also on site :