2025 NHL Draft Guide
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Unlock the secrets of the 2025 NHL Draft with the ultimate guide to the NHL's future stars!
Our scouts have spent thousands of hours watching hundreds of games to provide YOU with insight and analysis on over 350 players in the 2025 NHL Draft Guide.
This year's jam-packed guide includes:
- Detailed scouting reports on over 130 ranked players
- Graded across six key metrics
- Long-term projections
- Analytical tracking data
We've also provided write-ups on players who didn't quite make our ranking, but continue to be discussed in draft meetings around the league.
The NHL Draft Guide also includes interactive links to:
- Each prospect's player profile page on EliteProspects.com
- Related content from EP's Exclusive Stories
- The Elite Prospects Official YouTube channel
You'll even be able to hear directly from our scouts during their draft meetings as they debate and discuss the top prospects in this year's class.
New Features in this Years NHL Draft Guide
The Range
With no shortage of debate about how to rank players on our staff, all top prospects now have a ranking range on their profile, highlighting how high and low we debated ranking these players.
Two Separate Editions
Light Version
- Ranked prospects list: Players are ranked and listed alphabetically; click their hyperlinked name to visit their page.
- Meet the Team
- Glossary
- Rating and Grading System Explainer
- Player profiles: NO game reports, no draft analytics, and no links and media section — just the bare bones writeup.
Full Version
- Ranked prospects list
- Meet the Team
- Glossary
- Rating and Grading System Explainer
- Making of the Draft Board: An article within the guide that explains the process of creating our draft board.
- Scout's Poll
- Player profiles: Complete with game reports, draft analytics, links and media section… everything!
- Industry chatter: See what NHL scout and executives are saying about the top prospects in this draft class.
2025 NHL Draft Prospects
The 2025 NHL Draft is already shaping up to be full of surprises. There's a strong top-end talent pool, but after the leading names, the landscape is wide open. Do teams invest in dominant two-way centers? Elite skating defensemen? Or high-upside wingers who've shown flashes of brilliance?
Will Matthew Schaefer solidify his status as the consensus No. 1 pick, or will players like Porter Martone and Michael Misa make a serious push with strong finishes? How will team evaluations differ based on late-season international play and CHL playoffs?
This year also features several prospects with NHL family roots—adding yet another layer of narrative drama as teams weigh pedigree alongside performance.
Who are the Top Prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft?
Set for June 27-28 in Los Angeles, the 2025 NHL Draft is poised to showcase elite-level talent and high-stakes decisions from every NHL front office.
Among the standout prospects:
- James Hagens — A dynamic center from Boston College, known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and high hockey IQ.
- Michael Misa — An exceptional status forward with the Saginaw Spirit, boasting a combination of speed, skill, and scoring prowess.
- Porter Martone — A powerful winger from the Mississauga Steelheads, recognized for his size, strength, and offensive capabilities.
- Matthew Schaefer — A top defenseman with the Erie Otters, lauded for his skating, defensive acumen, and leadership qualities.
Dive into the Elite Prospects Draft Guide to discover our scouts' evaluations, analytical grades, and full profiles of these and hundreds of other eligible players.