There were players I missed out on at the 2025 NHL draft because I waited a bit too long, such as Zeb Lindgren. I was looking to take him with the 140th pick, and everything looked good until he went one pick earlier to the New York Rangers. Sean Barnhill was another target of mine, but he went a few picks before I had the chance to draft him.

The New York Islanders undoubtedly had the best draft out of all 32 teams. The team made the obvious pick in drafting Matthew Schaefer, who was a near-consensus top overall pick. Schaefer's potential is limitless,

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the 2025 NHL draft with 10 selections, including three in the first round and six in the first 50 picks.For the first time in its history, the annual entry draft is being held in a decentralized location — the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.