
Let’s get into an early November mock draft, shall we Blackhawks fans? The calendar has flipped, and the Blackhawks have won a few games in a row so they aren’t in the top two overall any more. What a time to be alive!
Since it’s election day, let’s make some bold predictions. No, I’m not touching politics. But the Blackhawks have two picks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. And the possibilities for both spots are exciting.
For this mock draft, I’m using MoneyPuck’s odds to make the playoffs entering Monday, Nov. 4. So if you don’t like the order, take it up with them.
Let’s go!
2025 NHL Mock Draft — First Round
1. San Jose Sharks — Porter Martone, RW
6-3, 208
Shoots: Right
Yes, James Hagens is still the consensus No. 1 prospect. But Martone is a big, strong power forward who might be seen as the perfect complement to Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith (the Sharks have two young centers already).
2. Columbus Blue Jackets — James Hagens, C
5-10, 170
Shoots: Left
I’m sure Columbus would love to have a player of this caliber be available if they don’t win the lottery. Hagens is a stud. Big? No. But he’s a player they could build around with their other young forwards.
3. Montreal Canadiens — Roger McQueen, C
6-5, 197
Shoots: Right
The Habs aren’t playing anywhere near as well as they want right now, which is why they’re in the top five picks again. McQueen might be the big body center they want Kirby Dach to be.
4. Anaheim Ducks — Logan Hensler, RHD
6-2, 192
Shoots: Right
The Ducks are loaded with young forwards and most of their recent high picks on the blue line have been left-handed shots. Hensler is a solid prospect who many view as a top ten pick. This might be a need-based reach for Anaheim, but they’ve done that before (see 2024).
5. Chicago Blackhawks — Michael Misa, LW
6-1, 184
Shoots: Left
If the Blackhawks could somehow land Misa it would go a long way in quieting the crowd that wanted them to take Ivan Demidov last year. He’s an elite scorer in the OHL and has good size with it. He could ride shotgun with Connor Bedard for years.
6. Philadelphia Flyers — Matthew Schaefer, LHD
6-2, 183
Shoots: Left
The Flyers have some young forwards developing in real time right now and have multiple picks in the first round this year. Taking the consensus top defenseman in the class makes sense for them here.
7. St. Louis Blues — Anton Frondell, C
6-0, 196
Shoots: Right
The Blues still have needs all over their roster, but Frondell is a guy who could easily come off the board in the top five. He has decent size and is a right-shot center.
8. Pittsburgh Penguins — Radim Mrtka, RHD
6-6, 207
Shoots: Right
If the Penguins are in the top ten, there might be more significant changes in that organization this offseason. Taking a good, big body to help rebuild their back end could make a lot of sense here. Especially with Mrtka being a right shot.
9. Boston Bruins — Caleb Desnoyers, C
6-1, 178
Shoots: Left
It looks and feels like the Bruins are in need of a reboot. They were good for years because they were good down the middle and on the back end. Desnoyers would be the next best center on the board here.
10. Calgary Flames — Malcolm Spence, LW
6-1, 203
Shoots: Left
Calgary is another team that has plenty of needs all over their organizational depth chart. Spence is the best player available here playing in North America.
11. Buffalo Sabres — Ivan Ryabkin, C
6-0, 170
Shoots: Left
Ryabkin is generally considered a top-ten prospect, but he’s playing in Russia so there are going to be questions. If he’s the top-tier offensive player many project him to be, Buffalo is in a great situation to draft and wait.
12. Detroit Red Wings — William Moore, C
6-2, 161
Shoots: Left
Detroit needs to get better. Their back end is fairly young and is building still. They could use a bigger body at center to help their offense. Moore is the best available.
13. Seattle Kraken — Kashawn Aitcheson, LHD
6-1, 196
Shoots: Left
Seattle needs help all over the place and taking the best available defenseman is usually a good route when you’re still trying to stockpile talent for the future.
14. Nashville Predators — Jake O’Brien, C
6-2, 172
Shoots: Right
Barry Trotz continues to talk about centers and wanting/needing more of them. Nashville isn’t playing well at all; this pick is much earlier than many anticipated it would be. They have multiple picks in the first round in 2025.
15. Utah Hockey Club — Charlie Tretheway, RHD
6-1, 200
Shoots: Right
Utah spent a lot of money to overhaul their blue line this past summer but injuries have hit them early and often. They could use some young depth to help build the next generation. Taking a good right-handed defender here is a good play.
16. New York Islanders — Braeden Cootes, C
5-11, 183
Shoots: Right
The Islanders have been hit harder than anyone by injuries this season, but that shouldn’t influence their draft pick here. They need to score goals more frequently — period. So taking a versatile forward makes sense.
17. Ottawa Senators — Victor Eklund, RW
5-11, 161
Shoots: Right
Ottawa has build their blue line in recent drafts. Time to grab a forward and Eklund is a good one.
18. Philadelphia Flyers (from COL) — Lynden Lakovic, LW
6-4, 190
Shoots: Left
The Flyers’ second pick in the first round is a big forward here makes sense.
19. Nashville Predators (from VGK) — Blake Fiddler, RHD
6-4, 190
Shoots: Right
After going center with their first pick, the Preds grab a big right-handed defenseman here.
20. New York Rangers — Jackson Smith, LHD
6-3, 195
Shoots: Left
The Rangers have some cap issues looming and may lose some of their depth on the back end in the coming years. Starting to build depth behind their NHL roster here makes sense.
21. Washington Capitals — Artyom Vilchinsky, LHD
6-6, 240
Shoots: Left
The Caps are off to a great start but they’re an older team that needs to stockpile assets for the future. So how about one of the biggest players in the entire draft to help their blue line down the road?
22. Vancouver Canucks — Brady Martin, C
6-0, 178
Shoots: Right
The Canucks will have some financial decisions to make in the coming summer, especially up front (Brock Boeser). Adding forwards to help their depth into the future make sense.
23. Los Angeles Kings — Jakob Ihs Wozniak, RW
6-2, 184
Shoots: Right
The Kings have a history of liking bigger forwards and this guy fits the bill. The question is if the current front office is making the pick in late June.
24. Philadelphia Flyers (from EDM) — Carter Amico, RHD
6-5, 205
Shoots: Right
How about a big right-handed defenseman for Phillu’s third pick in the first round? Amico is a beast and would fit their personality well.
25. Chicago Blackhawks (from TOR) — Justin Carbonneau, RW
6-1, 191
Shoots: Right
Carbonneau is a scorer with decent size in the QMJHL. The Blackhawks got this pick from Toronto in the McCabe/Lafferty trade a couple years ago.
26. Calgary Flames (from NJD) — Joshua Ravensbergen, G
6-5, 195
The Flames’ second pick in the first round is where things get interesting. Ravensbergen is the only goaltender with a first-round grade by NHL Central Scouting and he’s a big boy. They need to find the future there. Calgary has some internal options now, but this might be the best player on the board.
27. Dallas Stars — Milton Gastrin, C
6-1, 185
Shoots: Left
Dallas could be moving on from some more veterans in the coming summers up front, but their back end is pretty secure for the coming years. Taking a good center with decent size fits their profile.
28. Minnesota Stars — Cole Reschny, C
5-10, 183
Shoots: Left
Reschny isn’t a big forward but he’s got a first-round grade from NHL Central Scouting and plays a good all-around game. Minnesota has succeeded with players who aren’t big in the past.
29. Nashville Predators (from TB) — Emile Guite, LW
6-1, 176
Shoots: Left
Another Nashville selection brings a winger with some decent size.
30. Montreal Canadiens (from FLA) — Conrad Fondrk, LW
5-11, 174
Shoots: Left
Montreal’s second pick of the first round is a winger who can eventually help their offense.
31. Winnipeg Jets — Alex Huang, RHD
6-0, 170
Shoots: Right
If the Jets are picking in the 30s their fans will be thrilled. But they’re going to have some spots to fill in the coming years. A right-handed defenseman would be a solid add here.
32. Carolina Hurricanes — Reese Hamilton, LHD
6-0, 172
Shoots: Left
Carolina lost a few guys this past summer but haven’t missed a beat. I like Hamilton’s style of play to fit how the Canes play.
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