NHL Draft 2025 Shockers: Islanders Stun Experts, Maple Leafs’ Shocking Miss Leaves Fans Reeling

I’ve got a lot of time for third-rounder Hayden Paupanekis (taken No. 69, ranked No. 81 on my board). He’s a big player with a lot of pro attributes who still feels very early in his development. I expect him to be a big part of the Memorial Cup hosts in Kelowna next year and to take a real step forward. He’s very interesting.

After the top overagers started to go in the late second and into the third, I liked their decision to take Medicine Hat’s Bryce Pickford as well. He has an NHL shot, had a huge year in huge minutes on the best team in the WHL, and plays firmly on both sides of the puck. I think he will play NHL games someday.

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