With the completion of the Stanley Cup Final, the full order for the 2025 NHL draft (June 27-28) has been determined.
The first 16 spots were decided by the NHL Draft Lottery on May 5, with the New York Islanders winning the first overall selection. The remainder of the order was determined by the outcomes of each successive round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the Cup champion holding the final pick.
Unlike previous drafts, this year’s will be decentralized. The top 50 prospects can be present at the draft in Los Angeles. However, team executives, coaches and scouts will be in their home markets or a location of their choice.
This year’s draft class features no clear-cut top prospect, but several promising young players could be chosen first overall by the Islanders. They include defenseman Matthew Schaefer and forwards Michael Misa and James Hagens.
The Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks have at least two first-rounders as a result of trades with other clubs. Some of them could use their extra picks as trade bait to address more immediate roster needs.
Follow along as we stage our updated, complete mock draft. Prospect info via Elite Prospects, with each team’s roster needs based on The Athletic’s 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings.
Player rankings are based on analysis by NHL Central Scouting, NHL.com’s Mike G. Morreale and Adam Kimelman, TSN’s Craig Button, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, ESPN.com’s Rachel Doerrie, The Hockey News‘ Ryan Kennedy and Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis.
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