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The 2025 NHL Draft is now far in the rear-view mirror, and the Buffalo Sabres ended up making nine selections overall. They would make just one in the first round, picking ninth overall. That would be their only top 50 selection, and just one of two picks in the first three rounds. As general manager […]

The Dallas Stars and general manager Jim Nill did not have a pick until the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Still, it may have been another stellar draft for the three-time winner of the Jim Gregory Award as the General Manager of the Year. Nill has made a habit of making great draft […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the past, and the Columbus Blue Jackets would make six selections. It would be the second draft under general manager Don Waddell for the Jackets. They would also have two first-round picks. In the past, multiple early picks have been great for Columbus. This year, they would have the […]

The Chicago Blackhawks had another impressive NHL Draft class last month in Los Angeles, California. Anton Frondell is the frontliner, as he went third overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. Frondell joins the likes of Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and Artyom Levshunov as important members of the core. And he adds to a growing group […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the New Jersey Devils had seven picks in this year’s draft. Still, the team would not call a name in the first round of the draft, and would not make a pick until the 50th selection overall. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald did make some solid picks this […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the Nashville Predators had multiple early picks this time around. They would have three picks in the first round, while having five picks in the first 60. As general manager Barry Trotz has turned his focus to NHL Free Agency and the upcoming season, he may have also […]

The 2025 NHL Draft was a rousing success, and many NHL teams felt like they achieved their goals. The Chicago Blackhawks were no different as they made some selections in the 2025 NHL Draft. Overall, the Blackhawks’ 2025 NHL Draft class saw them get bigger and bolder. There were plenty of eyes on the Blackhawks’ […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the books, and there was a flurry of activity surrounding the big event. The San Jose Sharks have been rebuilding for several years, and they look like they are finally turning the corner after the 2025 NHL Draft. A glimmer of light is creeping through the darkness. Now, there […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is officially behind us, and there were several interesting picks this season. Ultimately, many teams found the right player for their team’s needs, and some even found an absolute gem that may help them thrive for years to come. The Anaheim Ducks had 10 overall picks, including two from the first […]

The 2025 NHL Draft was held in late June at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. This event did not live up to the hype in terms of trade activity. However, it did see some teams make very intriguing moves to bolster their prospect pipelines. This includes the Ottawa Senators, who made the 23rd […]

Gavin McKenna, a projected first pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is making a hefty jump from the WHL to the Big Ten. He is seen as a generational talent. McKenna is getting ahead of his peers, as he is reportedly committing to playing at Penn State University in 2025-26, according to Cam Robinson of […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is over with, and as a result, it’s time to examine how each team did this year. The Tampa Bay Lightning served as the NHL’s model organization for years, and the draft was a big reason why. The Lightning did not own a first-round pick in this draft, as they traded […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to go over each draft class. In this piece, we will take a look at the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota did not have a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wild traded it in the David Jiricek trade with the Columbus Blue […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is now in the books, and it’s time to examine these classes. The team next on the list is the Toronto Maple Leafs, who did not have a first-round pick at the event in Los Angeles. However, they did hold two selections within the top 100, and they had six picks […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency this summer. Ehlers signed a six-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes after taking time to decide his future. Winnipeg has to pick up the pieces and try to find talent to replace him. This process began at the 2025 NHL Draft last week in Los Angeles, […]

The Vegas Golden Knights landed the biggest fish of the NHL offseason in 2025. Vegas signed Mitch Marner to an eight-year, $96 million contract following a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The talks around this sign-and-trade deal began during the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Vegas did not own its selection in […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have made major moves in the 2025 NHL offseason. They traded for K’Andre Miller in a deal with the New York Rangers. And the Hurricanes recently signed winger Nikolaj Ehlers, the top player available in 2025 NHL Free Agency. However, the team also added talent at the 2025 NHL Draft. Carolina entered […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and draft day saw plenty of high-quality picks. As teams have shifted focus to the ongoing NHL Free Agency period, the bedrock of their future may have been decided at the NHL Draft. The Washington Capitals had five selections in the 2025 NHL Draft and had some solid picks […]

The New York Islanders were one of the most active teams at the 2025 NHL Draft. They traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Emil Heineman and two first-round picks. They used all three for their first-rounders, including the first-overall selection they got from the lottery. The Islanders started the draft with Matthew […]

Gavin McKenna, the current projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has narrowed his NCAA options down to two powerhouse programs in the Big Ten Conference. He spent the weekend visiting both Penn State and Michigan State, the only on-campus visits he has scheduled so far. Standing out as an elite young talent, […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is over and done with, and teams are looking toward NHL Free Agency beginning on Tuesday. Some teams were incredibly busy at the draft, though. The Pittsburgh Penguins had 13 picks in Los Angeles over the weekend. Meanwhile, teams like the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues had just three selections. […]

The 2025 NHL Draft saw many prospects realize their dreams of making it to the league. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins had major draft hauls and hope their depth can lead them in the future. Meanwhile, teams like the Edmonton Oilers didn’t have a ton to do at the draft over the weekend. In fact, […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, and there was one team busier than most. The Pittsburgh Penguins did not trade a star player like the New York Islanders did with Noah Dobson. Nor did they use their picks to move into the top 10. But they came away from the 2025 NHL Draft […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and fans will now pour over their draft class to see who may emerge as the next star. One team in search of a star player was the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver hoped to trade for an established player. However, they were unable to trade their pick. The Canucks kept […]

Athletes are public figures who have the ability to serve as role models, and former NHL defenseman P.K. Subban has apparently inspired one of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Penguins who just joined the team as part of a busy 2025 NHL draft. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan recently reported that Penguins draft pick, forward Bill […]

The Florida Panthers are your two-time defending champions. This is an incredible feat, and one they look to build upon. This success comes with a price, however. Florida never has premium draft capital once the NHL Draft rolls around. The 2025 NHL Draft was no different for Florida. They had six total picks, but all […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the immediate discussions around each class can begin. The Boston Bruins were one of the more intriguing teams entering the draft, given their draft position. For the first time since 2010, Boston owned a top-10 pick in the NHL Draft. The Bruins had success with their last two […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, and there is a lot to discuss. Some teams were incredibly busy over the last two days. Teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators had tons of draft capital, especially early on. And then there are teams like the Colorado Avalanche, who had an extremely short […]

The 2025 NHL Draft saw some very intriguing picks, especially in the early going. While the trade activity did not match pre-draft hype, the draft was a significant event. Each of the league’s 32 teams added what they believe to be the future cornerstones of their franchise. And there are few teams that understand the […]

The Dallas Stars didn’t have the ending to the season that they wanted. There is a little bit of relief for the franchise, though. The general manager of the Stars has won a big honor for the third consecutive year. Jim Nill has won the Jim Gregory Award for NHL General Manager of the Year. […]

The first round of the NHL Entry Draft is rolling along in Los Angeles. Despite coming into the day with two picks, the Montreal Canadiens did not make a pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. They traded both the 16th and 17th overall picks to the New York Islanders for defenseman Noah […]

The Boston Bruins selected James Hagens seventh overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The Boston College center was in contention for the first overall pick, but slipped to seventh. When he was available for Boston to take, general manager Don Sweeney jumped at the opportunity. To cap it off, Adam Sandler announced the Bruins’ […]

The 2025 NHL Draft has some high-end talent, despite its reputation as an underwhelming class in totality. Perhaps no talent is more intriguing in the first round than center Roger McQueen. McQueen’s stock has fluctuated over the last few months. On Friday, though, he finally landed with the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks drafted McQueen with […]

The New York Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night. It was the first time New York picked first since 2009, when they took John Tavares. But for Schaefer’s junior league, it is a night ten years in the making. Matthew Schaefer is the first player from […]

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery was won by the New York Islanders back in May. New York’s victory opened the door for hometown product James Hagens to remain local. Unfortunately, this did not happen. Instead, he is taking his talents to the Boston Bruins. (Team) drafted Hagens with the (No. Pick) in the 2025 NHL […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is rolling along this Friday night. And we have seen one of the top prospects in the class go off the board. Brampton Steelheads star Porter Martone has heard his name called by the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia drafted Martone with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. He was […]

The New York Islanders picked Matthew Schaefer first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. It was not a surprising selection, as many mock drafts predicted the defenseman going first overall. That does not change the emotion associated with the NHL Entry Draft. Schaefer was emotional when he put the Islanders jersey on, especially when he […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is underway with teams deciding the future of their franchise. One star that had scouts amazed throughout the 2024-25 campaign was Saginaw Spirit star Michael Misa. After a historic season, the 2024 Memorial Cup champion is headed to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks drafted Misa with the second-overall pick in […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery back in May. And this victory saw them jump all the way from No. 11 to the first overall selection in the draft. With this pick, New York has selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer. WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2025 NHL DRAFT, THE […]