**NHL Draft 2025: Top Picks and Highlights

**NHL Draft 2025: Top Picks and Highlights**

The 2025 NHL Draft took place in Los Angeles, featuring selections by all 32 teams.

**Top 10 Selections:**

1. **NY Islanders:** Carter Scheifele (D, Erie, OHL) - Franchise defenseman with elite mobility.

2. **San Jose Sharks:** Michael Misa (F, Saginaw, OHL) - Exceptional status player with high offensive potential.

3. **Chicago Blackhawks:** Roy Frontell (F, Djurgården, Allsvenskan) - Versatile two-way forward.

4. **Utah Mammoth:** Antoine Denoyers (F, Moncton, QMJHL) - Coach's dream, known for his balance and hockey sense.

5. **Nashville Predators:** Ricky Martin (F, Soo Greyhounds, OHL) - Physical power forward.

6. **Philadelphia Flyers:** Porter Martone (F, Brampton, OHL) - High hockey IQ and size.

7. **Boston Bruins:** James Hagens (F, Boston College, H-EAST) - High motor player with strong work ethic.

8. **Seattle Kraken:** Francis O'Brien (F, Brantford, OHL) - Playmaking forward with strong passing skills.

9. **Buffalo Sabres:** Ales Martka (D, Seattle, WHL) - Large defenseman with mobility.

10. **Anaheim Ducks:** Charlie McQueen (F, Brandon, WHL) - Unique size and speed combination.

**Other Notable Picks:**

* **Los Angeles Kings:** Hunter Brzustewicz (D, London, OHL)

* **San Jose:** Ravensbergen (G).

* **Chicago:** West.

* **Calgary:** Reschny.

* **Philadelphia:** Martone, Kettles, and Vansaghi.

* **Carolina:** Frolov (G) and Ryabkin (C).

* **Rangers:** Malcolm Spence.

The draft was marked by emotional moments and strategic team decisions. It sets the stage for the development of future NHL stars.