2025 NHL Draft Thread

[Ba'alzamon]

For what it's worth, Michael Misa is currently third in the OHL in faceoffs taken with 298.

Probably safe to say he's playing center.

[SeanCharles]

Sandman, who are the top C targets for the Flames assuming we finish with a top 10 pick?

How low can we pick to hope to get one?

[Tbull8]

Hagens
Frondell
Misa
McQueen (my personal favorite)
Ryabkin
Desnoyers
Moore

I'd say we probably have to be in the top 12 or so to get one of them. Moore currently projected around 12. The true elite ones are the top 5 there, and we likely need to be no lower than ~7/8

[D as in David]

I hope wingers like Martone and Behm continue to do well as it may water down the competition for centremen picks.

[Canada 02]

Steven Ellis top 40

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/20...eseason-top-40

[Canada 02]

McKeen's top 32

https://www.mckeenshockey.com/nhl-bl...n-sharp-heels/

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by SeanCharles

Sandman, who are the top C targets for the Flames assuming we finish with a top 10 pick?

How low can we pick to hope to get one?

Thanks, SeanCharles!

It's still pretty early, but I feel like the top-5 will be C James Hagens, followed by a combination (in no particular order) of C/W Michael Misa, C Roger McQueen, RW Porter Martone, and D Matt Schaefer. The next two will be a combination of (in no particular order) C/W Anton Frondell, and C Ivan Ryabkin. If we finish between 8-10, an excellent consolation prize would be C Caleb Desnoyers. I think that C William Moore and C Jake O'Brien are most likely to go in the teens, but both look impressive.

C James Hagens, 5'10",170lbs: 6 points in 4 games for Boston College. He's not big, but reminds some of Jack Hughes with his speed, skill, and highly dynamic style. Set a scoring record at the U-18's, with 22 points.

C/W Michael Misa, 6'1",175lbs: Leads the OHL in goals, and is tied for top spot in the scoring race, with 13gp/17g/9a/26pts,+8, 6 PIM. Speed and skill to burn- he was known as a playmaker with his elite vision, but decided to be a goal-scorer this season.

C Roger McQueen, 6'5",190lbs: He's injured right now, but put up 8gp/8g/3a/11pts, with 18 PIM before he went down. Big C with vision and skill, who can play a hard-nosed game, and skates well for a kid his size.

C/W Anton Frondell, 6'0",195lbs: He's dealt with injuries, but is a dynamic two-way C with some physicality, great hands, and sky-high IQ.

C Ivan Ryabkin, 6'0",180lbs: Best year ever for a U17 player in the MHL in 2023-24. His hands and vision are exceptional, and he can beat opponents with his speed and 1-on-1 skill. Great hands, feet, and brain, but he's under contract in Russia until 2027.

C Caleb Desnoyers, 6'2",170lbs: 14 points in 10 games for the Moncton Wildcats, he's a swift-skating, hard-working, two-way center with pro habits. He's looked great in international tournaments.

C William Moore, 6'2",170lbs: Big, north-south American power-forward with good boots, but his offensive production has been a bit disappointing with only 10 points in 14 games in the NTDP.

C Jake O'Brien, 6'2",170lbs: 64 points (51 assists) in 61 games last year for Brantford of the OHL, but only 10 points in 11 games so far this season. Superb playmaker who sees the ice extremely well, and can create plays under duress.

[SeanCharles]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Hagens
Frondell
Misa
McQueen (my personal favorite)
Ryabkin
Desnoyers
Moore

I'd say we probably have to be in the top 12 or so to get one of them. Moore currently projected around 12. The true elite ones are the top 5 there, and we likely need to be no lower than ~7/8

So top 10.

If we pick 11 or 12 we give the pick to Montreal

[dammage79]

Ryabkin or give me death.

[bdubbs]

I'm a fan of Misa or McQueen.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Not that it should matter too much, but having the Misa brothers would be cool.

McQueen is definitely a sexy pick with his size. Instead of having a conversation about: "Will be interesting to see how the Flames deal with a centre of that size", how about pundits talk about our large #1 centre and the difficulties of containing him.


This draft should be a lot of fun.

[The Fonz]

Wouldn’t shock me if Cole Reschny fell to the 2nd round or later for size reasons. Would be incredible to grab McQueen with our 1st and Reschny with one of our 2nds.

[Bingo Jr.]

Finishing top 7 in the draft would be huge this year.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Bingo Jr.

Finishing top 7 in the draft would be huge this year.

Let's finish "top" 3 and win the lottery

[My2Cents]

I am excited for our top pick this year, but we should also being adding significant depth like last year. Hope to get a good haul again!

[Roof-Daddy]

Flames have 8 picks in the 2025 draft, and that number will likely go up by draft day.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Bingo Jr.

Finishing top 7 in the draft would be huge this year.

That's not going to be a problem. I'm thinking top 3 when all is said and done.

[BrownDrake]

When you look on paper McQueen looks impressive but from somethings I've read his skating is an issue - is this correct? I really like the sounds of Misa, he is very fast and skilled, I'd be so happy if we picked a center with skill versus the big guy with some warts if that is indeed the case. Misa, Ryabkin or Frondell for me, if we win the lotto lets trade down to 3 and get extra assets, no american superstars thank you very much.

[Sandman]

McQueen is a good skater for his size, but both his technique and overall speed need some work for the pros. Not a big deal though.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Bingo Jr.

Finishing top 7 in the draft would be huge this year.

If Conroy knocks this draft out of the park like he just did last year, the Flames will be in a very good position to start coming out of this rebuild quickly in a couple of years.