The 2025 NHL Mock Draft is heating up as top prospects are evaluated ahead of the big day. Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman from the Erie Otters, is projected as the No. 1 overall pick, showcasing a promising blend of size, skating ability, and prowess in both defensive and offensive scenarios. Following him, the San Jose Sharks are likely to select center Michael Misa, complementing their existing young talents. The Chicago Blackhawks might opt for Porter Martone, a right winger capable of enhancing Connor Bedard's game with his physicality and scoring touch.

Other notable picks include James Hagens for the Utah Mammoth, who is a dynamic playmaker, and Nashville's Anton Frondell, touted as the best pure shooter in the draft. The Philadelphia Flyers are set to gain a two-way center in Caleb Desnoyers, while the Seattle Kraken eye defenseman Radim Mrtka, a towering presence at 6'6”.