Who Will Be the Next NHL Stars? Unveiling the 2025 Mock Draft Predictions Before the Lottery
11. New York Rangers: Kashawn Aitcheson, LHD, Barrie (OHL)
Aitcheson was one of the better defensemen in the OHL this season, showing great physicality and offense. He’s the kind of player the Rangers have shown to covet.
12. Detroit Red Wings: Jack Nesbitt, C, Windsor (OHL)
Nesbitt is a big, competitive two-way center who has enough offense to justify a top-15 pick. Detroit has picked a lot of centers recently, though, so I could see it go toward someone like Jackson Smith alternatively.
13. Columbus Blue Jackets: Jackson Smith, LHD, Tri-City (WHL)
Smith is a mobile, competitive defender with legit offense who projects to play a lot of minutes as a pro. Columbus adds a significant defense piece, which is ideal after David Jiricek didn’t work out.
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