2025 NHL Draft Begins Tonight with High Hopes and Big Decisions
Tonight marks one of the most exciting moments on the hockey calendar—the kickoff of the 2025 NHL Draft. Round one begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, and if you're a hockey fan, this is one of those nights where everything feels possible. Teams are about to shape their futures, and the anticipation is electric.
The Detroit Red Wings come into tonight holding the 13th overall pick, and the speculation is heating up. Multiple mock drafts—from ESPN to NHL.com and MLive—suggest Detroit could be targeting forward Carter Bear. He seems to be the consensus pick among analysts, with some variation including Victor Eklund slipping down the board. Either would be a strong choice. Both players bring skill and upside that align with Detroit's long-term vision.
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Of course, mocks are just projections. Things can shift dramatically as picks come off the board. Still, it’s exciting to think about how the Red Wings might use their assets. There are even rumblings that GM Steve Yzerman could be exploring trade options, possibly involving the 13th pick or next year’s first-rounder. One name floated is Jason Robertson, a young star that any team would love to add—but the cost could be steep.
Off the draft board, there’s more Red Wings news: defenseman Antti Tuomisto has signed a one-year, two-way extension and will likely start the season in Grand Rapids. There's also a report, albeit speculative, that Detroit might trade Andrew Copp with some salary retained. Nothing is firm, but it’s a storyline worth watching.
Beyond Detroit, the broader draft picture is compelling too. Matthew Schaefer is expected to go first overall, likely to the Islanders. He would be the first OHL player to be selected first since Connor McDavid in 2015. Alongside him, Michael Misa is also getting serious attention. Both are proof that the OHL remains a strong development league—even as new NCAA eligibility rules begin to reshape the junior hockey landscape.
As the first round unfolds tonight and rounds two through seven kick off tomorrow at noon on NHL Network and ESPN+, fans will be glued to every pick, trade, and rumor. It’s a night for possibilities, for speculation, for dreams coming true—and maybe a few surprises along the way.
So grab your jersey, settle in, and get ready. The 2025 NHL Draft is here, and it’s going to be a wild ride.
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