Insider Secrets: Which NHL Teams Are Poised to Dominate the 2025 Draft?

Man, the 2025 NHL Draft wrapped up with a bang at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles—and what a spectacle it was! Picture this: three fresh faces—Michael Misa, Matthew Schaefer, and Anton Frondell—lined up side by side, snagging the first, second, and third picks in the opening round. The energy in the room? Electric. Over two intense days, 224 players saw their names called, each with dreams of making it big on frozen ice. It’s moments like these that remind me why the draft’s got such an undeniable allure—raw talent, high stakes, and futures about to unfold. Curious to dive into every pick and play? LEARN MORE

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; From left, Michael Misa, Matthew Schaefer and Anton Frondell pose for a photo after being drafted second, first and third in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images