2025 NHL Draft

[slothfacekilla]

1 hour ago, buddha said:

The rangers giving up this year's #1 pick to pittsburgh tells me that people think next year's draft will be better and there arent too many difference makers in the mid first.

now, they are almost always one or two guys who hit outside the top ten, but maybe next year is seen as a better draft.

There's a small chance they want next year's pick for offer sheet purposes too, there are a lot of juicy RFAs out there in 2026

 

[slothfacekilla]

I did not realize Tomas Vanek has a kid in this draft, god I feel old

[slothfacekilla]

Pronman now has us taking Carbonneau and Eklund goes at 17

Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Several 1st round picks in play, especially with clubs with more than one. Pitt will move 11/12 for the right young player. Mtl would move 16/17. Habs need a top 6 F. Philly wants to keep 6, but will trade 22/31. Nashville has 5/23/26 and is still evaluating all options.

 

ESPN mocks Bear to us

[buddha]

45 minutes ago, slothfacekilla said:

Pronman now has us taking Carbonneau and Eklund goes at 17

Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Several 1st round picks in play, especially with clubs with more than one. Pitt will move 11/12 for the right young player. Mtl would move 16/17. Habs need a top 6 F. Philly wants to keep 6, but will trade 22/31. Nashville has 5/23/26 and is still evaluating all options.

 

ESPN mocks Bear to us

wwp with max and prashanth had us taking Bear too.

[Shinzaki]

They have four picks in the first 76...couple of Swedes coming off knee injuries and a couple of guys with tenacity and limited scoring potential and we're set

[1984Echoes]

2 hours ago, Shinzaki said:

They have four picks in the first 76...couple of Swedes coming off knee injuries and a couple of guys with tenacity and limited scoring potential and we're set

No...

I want, also, at least one 6'5" plus forward who "skates well for a man his size" but is not a playmaker, goal-scorer, or two-way player.

Then we'll be all set.

[Mr.TaterSalad]

What a coincidence that in the very first ****ing year of the franchise Utah moves up 10 ****ing spots in the draft. 

[slothfacekilla]

1 minute ago, Mr.TaterSalad said:

What a coincidence that in the very first ****ing year of the franchise Utah moves up 10 ****ing spots in the draft. 

Just like it was a coincidence the Islanders got first overall right after they lost the all star game!

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Damn, Hagens to Boston. That sucks.

[Mr.TaterSalad]

So it looks increasingly likely we're picking at 13, not trading up and not moving the pick for an NHL player. Oh well. 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

I would love it if Dman Radim Mrtka were on the board for us at 13. I like the skill of Viktor Eklund, but the guy is too small I feel. 

[Hongbit]

Fingers crossed they have Alan Ruck announce the pick wearing the Gordie Howe jersey 

[buddha]

all sorts of rumors that crosby is getting dealt to colorado...

[Mr.TaterSalad]

We're going to pick Eklund aren't we? A small, highly skilled, Swede. Though I think Eklund plays a pretty physical game for his size in addition to the touch he has. Seems like Hakan Andersson 

Edited Saturday at 12:47 AM by Mr.TaterSalad

[buddha]

here we go!

[Mr.TaterSalad]

I'd love a trade for Jason Robertson right about now. 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Who am I kidding though. We'll end up drafting and not trading the pick. My guess is Eklund.

[Mr.TaterSalad]

**** you ESPN. Just like when the Lions always drafted, ESPN goes to commercial break. 

[lordstanley]

Carter Bear 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Red Wings select Carter Bear. A LW from Everett in the WHL.

Carter Bear scouting report

[GalagaGuy]

Not liking that Bear is coming off an Achilles injury but I guess it's not a big deal.  

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Bear had 40 goals and 82 points total in the WHL. 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

ESPN is comparing him to Travis Konecny. That's not a bad player to have on your team if he lives up to that comparison. 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Carter Bear was crying not because he's elated, but because he knows he'll never make the playoffs again. In all seriousness, what a great moment to see. He's obviously overcome with emotion go make it to the NHL. Welcome to Detroit Carter Bear.

[lordstanley]