NHL Mock Draft 2025: Final Predictions for First Round

With the 2025 NHL Draft beginning Friday in Los Angeles, theScore's Kyle Cushman, John Matisz, and Josh Wegman make their final first-round projections.

Schaefer is the top pick for the Islanders at No. 1, offering elite skating and competitiveness. Misa is a fantastic forward for the Sharks. Desnoyers is a well-rounded forward for the Blackhawks. Martone brings size and playmaking for the Mammoth. Frondell is a two-way center for the Predators. Hagens is a dynamic playmaker for the Flyers. Martin is a physical center for the Bruins. Smith is a standout defenseman for the Kraken. Mrtka is a dream fit for the Sabres. McQueen has high potential for the Ducks. O'Brien is a creative center for the Penguins. Aitcheson is a throwback defenseman for the Rangers. Bear is a top-six scorer for the Panthers. Carbonneau is a top-line winger for the Blue Jackets. Eklund is a competitive winger for the Canucks. Reschny is a projectable center for the Flames. Lakovic is a play-driving winger for the Canadiens. Cootes is a two-way center for the Flames. Reid is a top-four defender for the Blues. Ravensbergen is a promising goalie for the Blue Jackets. Nesbitt is a physical center for the Senators. Boumedienne is a mobile defenseman for the Capitals. Fiddler is a potential shutdown defenseman for the Predators. Hensler is a long-term defenseman for the Kings. Potter is a speedy forward for the Blackhawks. Spence is a versatile winger for the Predators. Prokhorov is a hulking winger for the Capitals. Kindel is a high-scoring forward for the Jets. Gastrin is a tenacious center for the Hurricanes. Horcoff brings size to the Sharks. Zharovsky is a skilled Russian forward for the Flyers. Brzustewicz is a well-rounded defenseman for the Flames.

According to the source: theScore.com.