The 2025 NHL Draft concluded to widespread criticism over its drawn-out process, particularly due to a decentralization vote by 26 teams. The evaluation system for grading teams hinges on the value derived from their picks rather than mere quantity. Teams that reach for players while overlooking higher-value options will receive lower grades, urging organizations to prioritize talent acquisition. The ability to navigate trades skillfully, like the Canadiens' strategy of trading multiple picks for key players, is also factored into a team's overall draft performance assessment.
The 2025 NHL draft that took far too long has mercifully finished. Suffice to say, any of the 26 teams who voted for decentralization, you get a Z for that.
Every team is getting a draft grade, regardless of how many players they selected. The grades are based upon the value each team extracted with their picks.
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