NHL Draft 2025 Shockers: Islanders Stun Experts, Maple Leafs’ Shocking Miss Leaves Fans Reeling
I had heard a few days ago that the Preds were high on Jack Ivankovic, which prompted me to mention that I wasn’t convinced they’d take a goalie in the first and could target him in the second. And that’s exactly what they did. If you followed my work this year, you already know I’m a big believer in the undersized Canadian goalie. His compete, talent and anticipation are all high-end for me.
They got a right-shot defenseman I’m higher on than the consensus in Alex Huang (my No. 55-ranked prospect) at No. 122 as well. Wang is average-sized and needs to be firmer on both sides of the puck at times, but he has skill, vision, smarts and good skating that has areas for executable improvement. I expect him to break out offensively in the QMJHL next season and to become a productive D at Harvard who gives himself a chance to get an entry-level contract as a fourth-round pick. I think he’s probably an offensively inclined AHL D at minimum.
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