#nhl-draft

#nhl-draft

Maxim Schafer, selected in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals, was chosen by the QMJHL's Chicoutimi Saguenéens with the 18th overall pick in the CHL Import Draft.

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to the San Jose Sharks for a 2028 third-round draft pick, adding to their draft picks total.

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.

Malcolm Spence, a dual threat with a strong physical game, saw his draft stock affected by an injury, despite being a top prospect with impressive stats.

Mikkel Eriksen is a solid two-way center selection for the Rangers who requires 4-5 years of development before making an NHL impact.

Peters ranked McKinney as his No. 32 overall prospect in the draft, indicating strong value for the Sharks.