Inside the 2025 NHL Mock Draft: Shocking Surprises and Bold Predictions That Could Redefine the First Two Rounds

Inside the 2025 NHL Mock Draft: Shocking Surprises and Bold Predictions That Could Redefine the First Two Rounds
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I don’t view Klippenstein as a second-round prospect, but there are people who do. When you’re 6-3 and you have his combination of plus-athleticism and plus-competitiveness, teams will bet on you becoming a bottom-sixer. I’d guess he goes in the 40-60 range, and could see the Bruins being drawn to him after prioritizing skill earlier. Think A.J. Spellacy (who stuck around in his first NHL camp!) to the Blackhawks last year.