The 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the league’s 63rd, took place on June 27–28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The New York Islanders snagged the first overall pick for the first time since 2009 and selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters (OHL)—a deeply emotional moment as Schaefer paid tribute to his late mother with a pink ribbon on his jersey.
Following him, the San Jose Sharks opted for high-scoring center Michael Misa at No. 2, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish center Anton Frondell third. The fourth pick went to Caleb Desnoyers (Utah Mammoth), followed by Brady Martin (Nashville Predators) at No. 5 and Porter Martone (Philadelphia Flyers) at No. 6. James Hagens was selected seventh by the Boston Bruins.
The draft featured a strong international mix from North America and Europe, several bold trades, and two goalies among first-round selections. Analysts called the Islanders one of the biggest draft “winners” for their strategic flexibility and impactful selections.
2025 NHL Entry Draft Results
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Schaefer (D) | Canada | New York Islanders | Erie Otters (OHL) |
| 2 | Michael Misa (C) | Canada | San Jose Sharks | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) |
| 3 | Anton Frondell (C) | Sweden | Chicago Blackhawks | Djurgardens IF (HockeyAllsvenskan) |
| 4 | Caleb Desnoyers (C) | Canada | Utah Mammoth | Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) |
| 5 | Brady Martin (C) | Canada | Nashville Predators | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
| 6 | Porter Martone (RW) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers | Brampton Steelheads (OHL) |
| 7 | James Hagens (C) | United States | Boston Bruins | Boston College Eagles (Hockey East) |
| 8 | Jake O’Brien (C) | Canada | Seattle Kraken | Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) |
| 9 | Radim Mrtka (D) | Czech Republic | Buffalo Sabres | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 10 | Roger McQueen (C) | Canada | Anaheim Ducks | Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
| 11 | Benjamin Kindel (C) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
| 12 | Jack Nesbitt (C) | Canada | Philadelphia Flyers (from NY Rangers via Vancouver and Pittsburgh) | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
| 13 | Carter Bear (LW) | Canada | Detroit Red Wings | Everett Silvertips (WHL) |
| 14 | Jackson Smith (D) | Canada | Columbus Blue Jackets | Tri-City Americans (WHL) |
| 15 | Braeden Cootes (C) | Canada | Vancouver Canucks | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
| 16 | Victor Eklund (RW) | Sweden | New York Islanders (from Calgary via Montreal) | Djurgardens IF (HockeyAllsvenskan) |
| 17 | Kashawn Aitcheson (D) | Canada | New York Islanders (from Montreal) | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
| 18 | Cole Reschny (C) | Canada | Calgary Flames (from New Jersey) | Victoria Royals (WHL) |
| 19 | Justin Carbonneau (RW) | Canada | St. Louis Blues | Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) |
| 20 | Pyotr Andreyanov (G) | Russia | Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota) | Krasnaya Armiya (MHL) |
| 21 | Cameron Reid (D) | Canada | Nashville Predators (from Ottawa) | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) |
| 22 | Bill Zonnon (RW) | Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins (from Colorado via Philadelphia) | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) |
| 23 | Logan Hensler (D) | United States | Ottawa Senators (from Tampa Bay via Nashville) | Wisconsin Badgers (B1G) |
| 24 | Will Horcoff (C) | United States | Pittsburgh Penguins (from Los Angeles) | Michigan Wolverines (B1G) |
| 25 | Vaclav Nestrasil (RW) | Czech Republic | Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto) | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) |
| 26 | Ryker Lee (RW) | United States | Nashville Predators (from Vegas via San Jose) | Madison Capitols (USHL) |
| 27 | Lynden Lakovic (RW) | Canada | Washington Capitals | Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) |
| 28 | Sascha Boumedienne (D) | Sweden | Winnipeg Jets | Boston University Terriers (Hockey East) |
| 29 | Mason West (C) | United States | Chicago Blackhawks (from Carolina) | Edina Hornets (USHS-MN) |
| 30 | Joshua Ravensbergen (G) | Canada | San Jose Sharks (from Dallas) | Prince George Cougars (WHL) |
| 31 | Henry Brzustewicz (D) | United States | Los Angeles Kings (from Edmonton via Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) | London Knights (OHL) |
| 32 | Cullen Potter (C) | United States | Calgary Flames (from Florida) | Arizona State Sun Devils (NCHC) |