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2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:16 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Ole Bobby MacKenzie came out with his pre-season top 20 for the 2025 draft class. Bobby’s lists are made up from lists provided by NHL team scouts. So it’s a pretty legit list instead of a goofball list provided by the deranged Craig Button
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/james-hagens-in- ... -1.2176638
1. Hagens - C - USA
2. Schaefer - D - Canada
3. Frondell - C - Sweden
4. Martone - RW - Canada
5. Ryabkin - C - Russia
6. McQueen - C - Canada
7. Misa - LW - Canada
8. Spence - LW - Canada
9. Hensler - D - USA
10. Desnoyers - C - Canada
11. Moore - C - USA
12. Mrtka- D - Czech
13. Eklund - LW - Sweden
14. O’Brien - C - Canada
15. Trethewey - D - USA
16. Reschny - C - Canada
17. Guite - LW - Canada
18. Ihs-Wozniak - RW - Sweden
19. Cootes - C - Canada
20. Ravensbergen - G - Canada
Another strong class of Canadians. Hoping Ravensbergen be a a available around where the Canucks will be picking if Allvin and Rutherford haven’t moved it for a rental.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:39 am
by Lancer
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:16 pm
Ole Bobby MacKenzie came out with his pre-season top 20 for the 2025 draft class. Bobby’s lists are made up from lists provided by NHL team scouts. So it’s a pretty legit list instead of a goofball list provided by the deranged Craig Button
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/james-hagens-in- ... -1.2176638
1. Hagens - C - USA
2. Schaefer - D - Canada
3. Frondell - C - Sweden
4. Martone - RW - Canada
5. Ryabkin - C - Russia
6. McQueen - C - Canada
7. Misa - LW - Canada
8. Spence - LW - Canada
9. Hensler - D - USA
10. Desnoyers - C - Canada
11. Moore - C - USA
12. Mrtka- D - Czech
13. Eklund - LW - Sweden
14. O’Brien - C - Canada
15. Trethewey - D - USA
16. Reschny - C - Canada
17. Guite - LW - Canada
18. Ihs-Wozniak - RW - Sweden
19. Cootes - C - Canada
20. Ravensbergen - G - Canada
Another strong class of Canadians. Hoping Ravensbergen be a a available around where the Canucks will be picking if Allvin and Rutherford haven’t moved it for a rental.
Depends on how Goalie Guru Ian Clark views the kid. If the kid gets Clark’s thumbs-up, I wouldn’t be surprised if Allvin keeps the pick and selects the kid if they are looking for Demko’s successor. They have Šilovs, but goalie depth is a good thing to have.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:23 am
by Chef Boi RD
Goalie depth is massive! Benning drafted two stud goalies - Demko and Silovs and look at how we’ve benefited from it. Don’t want another regime like Gillis who didn’t draft an NHL caliber goalie in his entire 6 years, that’s no good.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:33 am
by Blob Mckenzie
Silovs the stud rocked a .881 save % in the games that count.
Goaltending in Canada needs to pick up.
The lack of draft threads for 2026 and 2028 is alarming.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:51 am
by Chef Boi RD
Blob Mckenzie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:33 am
Silovs the stud rocked a .881 save % in the games that count.
Goaltending in Canada needs to pick up.
The lack of draft threads for 2026 and 2028 is alarming.
Bro wathcya talkin’ bout? Chefs been putting the word out on 2026 (McKenna) and 2027 (DuPont). Bro have you not heard of Saskatchewan’s - Maddox Schulz (2028). Apparently Thee Next Coming! 2028 thread is coming!!!
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:15 am
by Chef Boi RD
Roger McQueen a potential top 3 pick is lighting it up in the WHL, leads the league in scoring. Michael Misa and Porter Martone are both having great starts in the OHL, Misa is leading the league in scoring while Martone is second. The 2025 class is looking like a strong one.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:21 pm
by Aaronp18
Should be able to check out McQueen in January when Brandon is in Kelowna, will definitely see a lot of Ravensbergen. He's already beat Kelowna 5-2 and looked strong, he's a big kid. We'll see how he looks the next few games as Kelowna get their NHL prospects back on the roster.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:06 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:21 pm
Should be able to check out McQueen in January when Brandon is in Kelowna, will definitely see a lot of Ravensbergen. He's already beat Kelowna 5-2 and looked strong, he's a big kid. We'll see how he looks the next few games as Kelowna get their NHL prospects back on the roster.
Exciting times in the WHL, some nice talent there
Lidstrom - Medicine Hat 2024
Iginla - Kelowna 2024
Yakemchuk - Calgary 2024
Catton - Saskatoon 2024
McQueen - Brampton 2025
Ravensbergen - Prince George - 2025
Schmidt - Vancouver 2025
Reschny - Victoria 2025
McKenna - Medicine Hat 2026
Iginla - Edmonton 2026
DuPont - Everet 2027
Schulz - Regina 2028
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:50 pm
by Aaronp18
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:06 pm
Aaronp18 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:21 pm
Should be able to check out McQueen in January when Brandon is in Kelowna, will definitely see a lot of Ravensbergen. He's already beat Kelowna 5-2 and looked strong, he's a big kid. We'll see how he looks the next few games as Kelowna get their NHL prospects back on the roster.
Exciting times in the WHL, some nice talent there
Lidstrom - Medicine Hat 2024
Iginla - Kelowna 2024
Yakemchuk - Calgary 2024
Catton - Saskatoon 2024
McQueen - Brampton 2025
Ravensbergen - Prince George - 2025
Schmidt - Vancouver 2025
Reschny - Victoria 2025
McKenna - Medicine Hat 2026
Iginla - Edmonton 2026
DuPont - Everet 2027
Schulz - Regina 2028
Medicine Hat and Edmonton don't come to town this year, but should next year which will be fun seeing McKenna and Joe in their draft years.
With Kelowna bidding for the 2026 Memorial Cup it'll be interesting to see what they do this year and next. Wouldn't be surprised to see them move most of the guys in their last year of eligibly for some younger kids and picks this year. Also wound't put it past the Rockets owner to stock up now and spend big on a couple of those kids listed later on your list if they are awarded host city.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 11:48 am
by Aaronp18
Watched Victoria in Kelowna last night, Cole Reschny looked good. Really sees the ice well, distributes the puck and creates a ton of scoring chances. Also scored the tying gal with 30 seconds left, Victoria eventually won in a shootout. Solid defensively as well, kind of reminded me of Brenden Morrison.
Keep an eye on 2026 draft eligible Keaton Verhoeff though, only 16 and already 6'4" 212 RHD. Skates well for his size and age and gets put in every situation, this kid will move up the draft rankings in the next year or so!
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:22 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Bro what’s up with Landon DuPont? Is this the next Bobby Orr? 2027 draft class FFS and already dominating the WHL.
Gavin McKenna is catching fire. Too bad McQueen got injured, not expected to return until December.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:51 pm
by dangler
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:22 pm
Bro what’s up with Landon DuPont? Is this the next Bobby Orr? 2027 draft class FFS and already dominating the WHL.
At 15 no less!
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:50 am
by Aaronp18
Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:22 pm
Bro what’s up with Landon DuPont? Is this the next Bobby Orr? 2027 draft class FFS and already dominating the WHL.
Yeah looks like a great talent!
He's here twice so I'll try to check him out. Nov 24 and Jan 25 I believe. He's definitely benefiting from being on a very strong Everett team!
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:46 am
by Chef Boi RD
The no. 1 overall pick for 2025 doesn’t seem to be a lock for American James Hagens anymore. Seems to be a seesaw battle between Hagens, Schaefer, Martone and Misa.
Re: 2025 NHL Draft Class
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:27 pm
by Chef Boi RD
Well if the WJCs are an indicator, Hagens and Schaefer have separated themselves from the pack and Eklund and Hensler are rising. Wasn’t impressed with Martone’s skating and lack of quickness. American D-man Hensler is very impressive and I really like Eklund’s compete level. Wish I got to see Misa and McQueen. Wonder if McQueen would’ve made the team if he wasn’t injured. A healthy McQueen and Lidstrom at the WJC’s would’ve been interesting, a couple of skilled giants