The anticipation builds as 32 NHL teams gear up for the 2025 NHL Draft this weekend in Los Angeles. With 245 former first- and second-round draft picks competing in the AHL, the influx of young talent promises to reshape the league. Notable players such as Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Danila Klimovich from the Calder Cup champion Abbotsford Canucks are set to make an impact.

This season saw a remarkable 20 first- and second-round picks from the 2023 NHL Draft participating in the AHL, with Dalibor Dvorsky and Bradly Nadeau leading the charge. They were recognized as part of the AHL Top Prospects Team along with promising talents like Scott Morrow and Logan Mailloux.