Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft brought the high-profile names and top prospects into the spotlight, setting the stage for teams to build their future cores. While the anticipation around the first round is always significant, the real depth of scouting work comes into play on Day 2 (https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-tracker-second-third-fourth-fifth-sixth-seventh-round-day-2). This is where NHL teams sift through hundreds of players from leagues across the globe, seeking those crucial “hidden gems” that can bolster their organizational depth and potentially develop into valuable contributors down the line.
The first round saw some notable picks like Matthew Schaefer going first overall to the Islanders, Michael Misa to the Sharks at second, and Anton Frondell to the Blackhawks at third (https://www.nhl.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-live-blog). Teams also began to show their preferences, with some reports highlighting a lean towards larger players this year. For instance, the Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly focused on size with most of their selections (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/). Now, as the draft moved into Rounds 2 through 7, the focus shifted dramatically. Scouts showcased years of effort identifying talent far beyond the top rankings, making Day 2 essential for stocking prospect pipelines.
Day 2 Delights: Diving into Rounds 2-7
The second day of the 2025 NHL Draft spanned six full rounds, featuring selections from pick 33 all the way through pick 192. This portion of the draft is a testament to the extensive scouting networks teams maintain worldwide. Players were drafted from major North American junior leagues like the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL, top amateur circuits like the USHL and NCAA, and numerous international leagues including the MHL (Russia), Swe-Jr (Sweden), Czech leagues, SM-liiga (Finland), and others (https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-nhl-draft-tracker-second-third-fourth-fifth-sixth-seventh-round-day-2).
Teams employed varied strategies. The Montreal Canadiens, for example, traded up into the second round to secure forward Alexander Zharovsky, whom their scouting staff felt was ranked significantly higher internally, even in their first-round range (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/). For many Day 2 picks, particularly those in later rounds, teams recognize that patience is key. Players like Will Moore, drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round, may require significant physical development before they are pro-ready (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/). Evaluating the success of Day 2 picks is a long-term process, often taking five years or more to truly assess their potential impact (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/).
Here is the complete list of selections made during Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft:
Round 2 Selections
Round 2 kicked off the second day, featuring picks 33 through 64. This round often includes players who just missed the first-round cut or who saw their stock rise late in the season.
33. Vancouver (from SJS via VGK and NYR): Kieren Dervin, C (Kingston Frontenacs, OHL, 10GP, 1G, 2A, 3P)
34. Montreal (from CHI via CAR): Alexander Zharovsky, RW (Ufa Tolpar, MHL, 45GP, 24G, 26A, 50P)
35. Nashville: Jacob Rombach, D (Lincoln Stars, USHL, 57GP, 3G, 125A, 18P)
36. Seattle (from PHI): Blake Fiddler, D (Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL, 64GP, 10G, 23A, 33P)
37. Washington (from BOS): Milton Gastrin, C (MoDo Jr., Swe-Jr, 40 GP, 18G, 24A, 42P)
38. Philadelphia (from SEA): Carter Amico, D (U.S National Development Team, USHL, 4GP, 0G, 2A, 2P)
39. Pittsburgh (from BUF): Peyton Kettles, D (Swift Current Broncos, WHL, 53GP, 5G, 9A, 14P)
40. Philadelphia (from ANA): Jack Murtagh, LW (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 24GP, 7G, 11A, 18P)
41. Carolina (from PIT via MTL): Semyon Frolov, G (Moscow Spartak Jr. MHL, 13GP, 9-2-2, .915SV%, 2SO)
42. NY Islanders: Daniil Prokhorov, RW (St. Petersburg Dynamo Jr., MHL, 43GP, 20G, 7A, 27P)
43. NY Rangers: Malcolm Spence, LW (Erie Otters, OHL, 65GP, 32G, 41A, 73P)
44. Detroit: Eddie Genborg, RW (Linkoping HC, SHL, 28GP, 2G, 0A, 2P)
45. Anaheim (from CBJ via PHI): Eric Nilson, C (Djurgardens Jr., Swe-Jr, 37GP, 12G, 26A, 38P)
46. Utah: Max Psenicka, D (Portland Winterhawks, WHL, 24GP, 1G, 6A, 7P)
47. Vancouver: Alexei Medvedev, G (London Knights, OHL, 34GP, 22-8-2, .912SV%, 3SO)
48. Philadelphia (from CGY): Shane Vansaghi, RW (Michigan State University, NCAA, 37GP, 6G, 10A, 16P)
49. Carolina (from MTL): Charlie Cerrato, C (Pennslyvania State University, NCAA, 38GP, 15G, 27A, 42P)
50. New Jersey: Conrad Fondrk, C (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 15GP, 6G, 6A, 12P)
51. Boston (from STL via PIT and EDM): Will Moore, C (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 25GP, 10G, 11A, 21P)
52. Minnesota: Theodor Hallquisth, D (Orebro HK Jr., Swe-Jr, 41GP, 5G, 17A, 22P)
53. San Jose (from OTT): Cole McKinney, C (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 23GP, 15G, 11A, 26P)
54. Calgary (from COL via WSH): Theo Stockselius, C (Djugardens Jr., Swe-Jr, 40GP, 22G, 29A, 51P)
55. Vegas (from TBL from NSH): Jakob Ihs-Wozniak, C (Lulea HF Jr., Swe-Jr, 40GP, 23G, 34A, 57P)
56. Tampa Bay (from LAK): Ethan Czata, C (Niagara IceDogs, OHL, 68GP, 21G, 34A, 55P)
57. Philadelphia (from TOR via UTA, TBL and SEA): Matthew Gard, C (Red Deer Rebels, WHL, 66GP, 19G, 17A, 36P)
58. Nashville (from VGK): Jack Ivankovic, G (Brampton Steelheads, OHL, 43GP, 25-12-5, .903SV%, 2SO)
59. Los Angeles (from WSH via PIT): Vojtech Cihar, LW (Karlovy Vary HC, Czech, 43GP, 4G, 5A, 9P)
60. Anaheim (from WPG via NJD): Lasse Boelius, D (Assat Pori, SM-liiga, 7GP, 0G, 2A, 2P)
61. Boston (from CAR via COL): Liam Pettersson, D (Vaxjo Lakers Jr., Swe-Jr, 39GP, 6G, 15A, 21P)
62. Carolina (from DAL via CHI): Ivan Ryabkin, C (Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL, 27GP, 19G, 11A, 30P)
63. New Jersey (from EDM via UTA): Ben Kevan, RW (Des Moines Buccaneers, USHL, 51GP, 13G, 30A, 43P)
64. Toronto (from FLA): Tinus-Luc Koblar, C (Leksands IF Jr., Swe-Jr, 43GP, 8G, 13A, 21P)
Round 3 Picks Unveiled
The third round continued to tap into various talent pools, adding more depth players and prospects with interesting skill sets.
65. Vancouver (from SJS via VGK and NYR): Kieren Dervin, C (Kingston Frontenacs, OHL, 10GP, 1G, 2A, 3P) – Note: Appears as duplicate pick #33 in source, assuming this should be a different player/pick number but reproducing as found.
66. Chicago: Nathan Behm, RW (Kamloops Blazers, WHL, 59GP, 31G, 35A, 66P)
67. New Jersey (from NSH): Trenten Bennett, G (Kemptville 73s, CCHL, 31GP, 13-15-2, .912SV%, 3SO)
68. Boston (from PHI via TOR): Vashek Blanar, D (IF Troja-Ljungby U18, U18 Region, 38GP, 6G, 15A, 21P)
69. Anaheim (from BOS via DET): Drew Schock, D (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 27GP, 5G, 12A, 17P)
70. Minnesota (from SEA): Adam Benak, C (Youngstown Phantoms, USHL, 56GP, 17G, 42A, 59P)
71. Buffalo: Matous Kucharcik, C (HC Slavia Praha, Czechia2, 20GP 1G, 3A, 4P)
72. Anaheim: Elijah Neuenschwander, G (Chur EHC, Swiss, 9GP, 6-2-1, .909SV%)
73. Pittsburgh: Travis Hayes, RW (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL, 65GP, 21G, 30A, 51P)
74. NY Islanders: Tomas Poletin, LW (Pelicans, SM-liiga, 15 GP, 0G, 0A, 0P)
75. Chicago (from NYR): Parker Holmes, F (Brantford Bulldogs, OHL, 21GP, 1G, 0A, 1P)
76. Tampa Bay (from DET via MTL & BOS): Benjamin Rautiainen, C (Tappara Tampere, SM-liiga, 50GP, 10G, 23A, 33P)
77. Detroit (from CBJ): Brent Solomon, RW (Sioux Fall Stampede, USHL, 8GP, 4G, 2A, 6P)
78. Utah: Yegor Borikov, RW (Minsk Dynamo, KHL, 67GP, 12G, 13A, 25P)
79. NY Rangers (from VAN via COL): Mikkel Eriksen, C (Farjestads Jr., Swe-Jr, 40GP, 22G, 21A, 43P)
80. Florida (from CGY): Mads Kongsbak Klyvo, LW (Vastra Frolunda Jr., Swe-Jr, 42GP, 14G, 15A, 29P)
81. Montreal: L.J. Mooney, C (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 26GP, 5G, 23A, 28P)
82. New Jersey: Gustav Hillstrom, C (Brynas Jr., Swe-Jr., 43GP, 16G, 22A, 38P)
83. San Jose (from STL via CBJ): Ilyas Magomedsultanov, D (Yaroslavl Loko-76/Yaroslavl Loko Jr., MHL, 43GP, 1G, 8A, 9P)
84. Buffalo (from MIN via ANA): Samuel Meloche, G (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL, 51GP, 30-14-6, .900SV%, 5SO)
85. Edmonton (from VAN via OTT via EDM): David Lewandowski, LW (Saskatoon Blades, WHL, 52GP, 15G, 24A, 39P)
86. Colorado: Linus Funck, D (Lulea HF Jr., Swe-Jr, 48GP, 5G, 23A, 28P)
87. Detroit (from TBL): Michal Svrcek, LW (Brynas Jr., Swe-Jr, 30GP, 14G, 16A, 30P)
88. Los Angeles: Caeden Herrington, D (Lincoln Stars, USHL, 56GP, 16G, 18A, 34P)
89. Minnesota (from TOR): Lirim Amidovski, RW (North Bay Battalion, OHL, 67GP, 19G, 13A, 32P)
90. Nashville (from VGK): Alex Huang, D (Chicoutimi Sagueneens, QMJHL, 64GP, 7G, 33A, 40P)
91. Minnesota (from WSH): Carter Klippenstein, C (Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL, 58GP, 14G, 14A, 28P)
92. San Jose (from WPG via DAL): Zack Sharp, D (Western Michigan University, NCAA, 42GP, 5G, 4A, 9P)
93. Los Angeles (from CAR): Jimmy Lombardi, C (Flint Firebirds, OHL, 63GP, 13G, 32A, 45P)
94. Dallas: Brandon Gorzynski, C (Calgary Hitman, WHL, 68GP, 17G, 25A, 42P)
95. Tampa Bay (from EDM): Aiden Foster, C (Prince George Cougars, WHL, 68GP, 11G, 9A, 20P)
96. Florida: Shea Busch, LW (Everett Silvertips, WHL, 39GP, 11G, 8A, 19P)
Finding Value in Round 4
Round 4 continued the global scouting effort, adding more depth at various positions for NHL clubs.
97. Florida (from SJS): Shamar Moses, RW (Barrie Colts/North Bay Battalion, OHL, 66GP, 12G, 36A, 48P)
98. Pittsburgh (from CHI via TOR and WSH): Ryan Miller, C (Portland Winterhawks, WHL, 50GP, 16G, 15A, 31P)
99. Edmonton (from NSH): Asher Barnett, D (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 21GP, 3G, 3A, 6P)
100. Philadelphia: Max Westergard, LW (Vastra Frolunda Jr., Swe-Jr, 41GP, 19G, 31A, 50P)
101. Boston: Cole Chandler, C (Shawinigan Cataractes, QMHJL, 64GP, 13G, 19A, 32P)
102. Seattle: Maxim Agafonov, D (Ufa Tolpar, MHL, 35GP, 6G, 8A, 14P)
103. Buffalo: Noah Laberge, D (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL, 63GP, 12G, 23A, 35P)
104. Anaheim: Alexis Mathieu, D (Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL, 59GP, 3G, 3A, 6P)
105. Toronto (from PIT): Will Belle, RW (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 28GP, 2G, 8A, 10P)
106. NY Islanders: Sam Laurila, D (Fargo Force, USHL, 57GP, 8G, 33A, 41P)
107. NY Rangers: Zeb Lindgren, D (Skelleftea AIK, Jr., Swe-Jr, 38GP, 4G, 15A, 19P)
108. Detroit: Nikita Tyurin, D (Moscow Spartak Jr., MHL, 50GP, 4G, 16A, 20P)
109. Minnesota (from CBJ): Justin Kipkie, D (Victoria Royals, WHL, 64GP, 12G, 50A, 62P)
110. Utah: Ivan Tkach-Tkachenko, G (Ufa Tolpar, MHL, 40GP, 23-8-7, .908SV%, 2SO)
111. Vancouver: Wilson Bjorck, C (Djurgardens Jr. Swe-Jr, 43GP, 28GP, 39A, 67P) – Note: Stats appear incorrect in source.
112. Calgary: Ethan Wyttenbach, LW (Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL, 44GP, 24G, 27A, 51P)
113. Montreal: Alexis Cournoyer, G (Cape Breton Eagles, QMJHL, 21GP, 13-6-1, .942SV%, 3SO)
114. Dallas (from NJD): Atte Joki, C (Lukko U20, U20 SM-sarja, 40GP, 15G, 17A, 32P)
115. St. Louis: Mikhail Fyodorov, RW (Magnitogorsk Stalnye Lisy, 45GP, 17G, 26A, 43P)
116. Pittsburgh (from MIN via NYR): Quinn Beauchesne, D (Guelph Storm, OHL, 49GP, 6G, 18A, 24P)
117. Ottawa: Dmitry Isayev, LW (Yekaterinburg Auto Jr., MHL, 44GP, 22G, 23A, 45P)
118. San Jose (from COL): Max Heise, C (Penticton Vees, BCHL, 50GP, 27G, 13A, 40P)
119. Tampa Bay: Everett Baldwin, D (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders/U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 7GP, 0G, 3A, 3P)
120. Los Angeles: Petteri Rimpinen, G (Kiekko-Espoo, SM-liiga, 40GP, 16-9-14, .911SV%)
121. Toronto: Harry Nansi, C (Owen Sound Attack, OHL, 67GP, 7G, 16A, 23P)
122. Pittsburgh (from VGK): Jordan Charron, RW (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL, 48GP, 10G, 11A, 21P)
123. Washington: Jackson Crowder, C (Sioux City Musketeers/Chicago Steel, USHL, 56GP, 11G, 13A, 24P)
124. Winnipeg: Viktor Klingsell, RW (Skelleftea AIK Jr., Swe-Jr, 43GP, 17G, 22A, 39P)
125. Philadelphia (from CAR): Luke Vlooswyk, D (Red Deer Rebels, WHL, 68GP, 3G, 14A, 17P)
126. Dallas: Mans Goos, G (Farjestads Jr., Swe-Jr, 24GP, 11-12-0, .893SV%)
127. Anaheim (from EDM): Emile Guite, LW (Chicoutimi Sagueneens, QMJHL, 59GP, 16G, 14A, 30P)
128. Columbus (from FLA): Owen Griffin, C (Oshawa Generals, OHL, 62GP, 22G, 29A, 51P)
Deep Dive: Rounds 5, 6, and 7
The final three rounds represent the deepest cuts, where teams look for specialized skills, high-upside projects, or players who may have been overlooked for various reasons.
Round 5
129. New Jersey (from SJS): David Rozsival, RW (Liberec Bili Tygri HC, Czech, 5GP, 0G, 0A, 0P)
130. Chicago: Ashton Cumby, D (Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL, 68GP, 2G, 11A, 13P)
131. Nashville: Daniel Nieminen, D (Pelicans, SM-liiga, 39GP, 4G, 7A, 11P)
132. Philadelphia: Nathan Quinn, C (Quebec Remparts, QMJHL, 54GP, 17G, 29A, 46P)
133. Boston: Kirill Yemelyanov, C (Yaroslavl Loko-76/Yaroslavl Loko Jr., MHL, 38GP, 13G, 11A, 24P)
134. NY Rangers (from SEA): Samuel Jung, RW (Karpat U20, U20 SM-sarja, 44GP, 22G, 10A, 32P)
135. Buffalo: Ashton Schultz, C (Sioux Falls Stampede/Chicago Steel, USHL, 58GP, 14G, 25A, 39P)
136. Anaheim: Anthony Allain-Samake, D (Sioux City Musketeers, USHL, 61GP, 0G, 14A, 14P)
137. Pittsburgh: Carter Sanderson, F (Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL, 48GP, 5G, 6A, 11P)
138. NY Islanders: Burke Hood, G (Vancouver Giants, WHL, 42GP, 19-13-6, .910SV%, 3SO)
139. NY Rangers: Evan Passmore, D (Barrie Colts, OHL, 62GP, 3G, 8A, 11P)
140. Detroit: Will Murphy, D (Cape Breton Eagles, QMJHL, 54GP, 2G, 2A, 4P)
141. Columbus: Victor Raftheim-Hedin, D (Brynas Jr., Swe-Jr, 34GP, 1G, 3A, 4P)
142. Utah: Ludvig Johnson, D (Zug Ev, Swiss-A, 31GP, 4G, 6A, 10P)
143. Vancouver: Gabriel Chiarot, RW (Brampton Steelheads, OHL, 66GP, 21G, 14A, 35P)
144. Calgary: Aidan Lane, RW (Brampton Steelheads, OHL, 13GP, 7G, 6A, 13P)
145. Montreal: Carlos Handel, D (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL, 52GP, 3G, 23A, 26P)
146. New Jersey: Sigge Holmgren, D (Did not play in 2024-25)
147. St. Louis: Love Harenstam, G (Lulea HF Jr./Skelleftea AIK Jr., Swe-Jr, 23GP, 11-12-0, .901SV%, 1SO)
148. Washington (from MIN): Aron Dahlqvist, D (Brynas Jr., Swe-Jr, 37GP, 2G, 10A, 12P)
149. Ottawa: Bruno Idzan, LW (Lincoln Stars, USHL, 36GP, 22G, 22A, 44P)
150. Utah (from COL via NSH): Reko Alanko, D (Jokerit U18, U18 SM-sarja, 33GP, 4G, 9A, 13P)
151. Carolina (from TBL): Viggo Nordlund, LW (Skelleftea AIK Jr., Swe-Jr, 40GP, 24G, 25A, 49P)
152. Los Angeles: Jan Chovan, C (Tappara U20, U20 SM-sarja, 39GP, 11G, 12A, 23P)
153. Toronto: Rylan Fellinger, D (Flint Firebirds, OHL, 64GP, 3G, 4A, 7P)
154. Vegas: Alexander Weiermair, C (Portland Winterhawks, WHL, 41GP, 21G, 25A, 46P)
155. Vegas (from WSH): Gustav Sjoqvist, D (AIK, HockeyAllsvenskan, 39GP, 3G, 4A, 7P)
156. Winnipeg: Edison Engle, D (Des Moines Buccaneers/Dubuque Fighting Saints, USHL, 54, 2G, 15A, 17P)
157. Montreal (from CAR): Andrew MacNiel, D (Kitchener Rangers, OHL, 33GP, 0G, 3A, 3P)
158. Dallas: Dawson Sharkey, RW (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL, 54GP, 22G, 17A, 39P)
159. Edmonton: Daniel Salonen, G (Hokki Kajaani, Mestis, 8GP, 4-3-1, .909SV%, 1SO)
160. Florida: Arvid Drott, RW (Djurgardens Jr., Swe-Jr, 40GP, 18G, 18A, 36P)
Round 6
161. Tampa Bay (from SJS): Caleb Heil, G (Madison Capitols, USHL, 39GP, 25-10-4, .896SV%, 2SO)
162. Chicago: Ilya Kanarsky, G (Tula Mikhailov Academy U20, MHL, 34GP, 22-8-1, .938SV%, 4SO)
163. Buffalo (from NSH): Melvin Novotny, LW (Leksands IF Jr., Swe-JR, 41GP, 12G, 26A, 38P)
164. Los Angeles (from PHI): Brendan McMorrow, C (Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL, 58GP, 24G, 18A, 42P)
165. Florida (from BOS via CHI): Brendan Dunphy, D (Wenatchee Wild, WHL, 47GP, 4G, 18A, 22P)
166. Columbus (from SEA): Jeremy Loranger, C (Sherwood Park Crusaders, BCHL, 54GP, 40G, 65A, 105P)
167. Buffalo: Evgeny Prokhorov, G (Babruysk Dinamo-Shinnik, MHL, 28GP, 16-7-3, .903SV%, 4SO)
168. Anaheim: Brady Turko, RW (Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL, 68GP, 7G, 19A, 26P)
169. Pittsburgh: Kale Dach, C (Sherwood Park Crusaders, BCHL, 54GP, 22G, 65A, 87P)
170. NY Islanders: Jacob Kvasnicka, RW (U.S. National Development, USHL, 27GP, 5G, 9A, 14P)
171. NY Rangers: Felix Farhammar, D (Orebro HK Jr., Swe-Jr, 43GP, 3G, 18A, 21P)
172. Detroit: Grayden Robertson-Palmer, C (Phillips Academy Andover, USHS-Prep, 30GP, 16G, 23A, 39P)
173. Seattle (from CBJ): Karl Annborn, D (HV71 Jr., Swe-Jr, 39GP, 3G, 21A, 24P)
174. Tampa Bay (from UTA): Roman Luttsev, C (Yaroslavl Loko-76/Yaroslavl Loko Jr., MHL, 51GP, 30G, 36A, 66P)
175. Vancouver: Matthew Lansing, C (Waterloo Black Hawks/Fargo Force, USHL, 54GP, 12G, 15A, 27P)
176. Calgary: Jakov Leander, D (HV71 Jr., Swe-Jr, 39GP, 1G, 5A, 6P)
177. Montreal: Max Vig, D (Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, USHL, 62GP, 10G, 22A, 32P)
178. San Jose (from NJD): Richard Gallant, F (U.S. National Development Team, USHL, 27GP, 11G, 11A, 22P)
179. Calgary (from STL via DET): Yan Matveiko, F (CSKA Red Army Jr., MHL, 42GP, 10G, 14A, 24P)
180. Tampa Bay (from MIN): Grant Spada, D (Guelph Storm, OHL, 58GP, 0G, 6A, 6P)
181. Ottawa: Andrei Trofimov, G (Magnitogorsk Stalnye Lisy, MHL, 26GP, 13-7-2, .929SV%, 3SO)
182. Colorado: Nolan Roed, C (Tri-City Storm, USHL, 61GP, 27G, 33A, 60P)
183. Tampa Bay: Marco Mignosa, RW (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL, 58GP, 36G, 49A, 85P)
184. Los Angeles: Will Sharpe, D (Lethbridge Hurricanes/Kelowna Rockets, WHL, 66GP, 9G, 35A, 44P)
185. Toronto: Matthew Hlacar, F (Kitchener Rangers, OHL, 43GP, 7G, 1A, 8P)
186. Seattle (from VGK via CBJ): Loke Krantz, LW (Linkoping HC Jr., Swe-Jr, 44GP, 12G, 5A, 17P)
187. Buffalo (from WSH via SJS): Ryan Rucinski, C (Youngstown Phantoms, USHL, 49GP, 19G, 23A, 42P)
188. Winnipeg: Jacob Cloutier, RW (Saginaw Spirit, OHL, 67GP, 23G, 24A, 47P)
189. Carolina: Filip Ekberg, RW (Ottawa 67’s, OHL, 53GP, 16G, 29A, 45P)
190. Dallas: Charlie Paquette, RW (Guelph Storm, OHL, 68GP, 37G, 33A, 70P)
191. Edmonton: Aidan Park, C (Green Bay Gamblers, USHL, 55GP, 33G, 33A, 66P)
192. Florida: Yegor Midlak, G (Krylya Soveov Jr./Moscow Spartak Jr., MHL, 5 GP, 1-0-1, .947SV%, 0SO)
Day 2 Trends and Takeaways
While Day 1 highlights individual stars, Day 2 reveals broader patterns and team strategies. One notable trend across the entire 2025 draft class appears to be an emphasis on size; a record number of players measuring 6-foot-5 or taller were reportedly selected (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/). This preference is evident even among Day 2 picks, adding larger bodies to team prospect pools.
The extensive list of drafted players demonstrates the truly global nature of modern NHL scouting. Prospects were selected from North America, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Czechia, Switzerland, and Germany, among others. Identifying talent in less common leagues or younger age groups is a key part of the Day 2 mission.
Team-specific strategies also shaped the later rounds. Some teams continued to target areas of organizational need, while others focused on taking the highest-rated player left on their board, regardless of position. The success of these Day 2 picks hinges significantly on future player development, requiring patience and resources from the drafting clubs (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nhl-draft-2025-live-updates-rounds-2-7-pick-by-pick-tracker/k4bwAnDjPBcE/). The real evaluation of this draft class will occur years down the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds and players were selected during Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft?
Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft included six rounds of selections, specifically Rounds 2 through 7. A total of 160 players were drafted on the second day, following the 32 picks made in the first round. The draft order for these rounds is based on the reverse standings from the previous season, adjusted for trades.
What types of teams and leagues are represented by players drafted on Day 2?
Players drafted on Day 2 come from a wide array of teams and leagues around the world. Major North American junior leagues (OHL, WHL, QMJHL), the USHL, and NCAA college hockey are heavily represented. Additionally, numerous European leagues, including junior and professional circuits in Sweden (Swe-Jr), Russia (MHL), Finland (SM-liiga), Czechia, Switzerland, and Germany, contribute significant numbers of prospects selected in the later rounds.
How important are Day 2 picks for NHL teams, and how long do they take to develop?
Day 2 picks are crucial for building organizational depth and finding potential “hidden gems” who may not have been highly touted early on. While less likely to become immediate impact players than first-rounders, many successful NHL careers have started with a Day 2 selection. These players typically require significant development time, often spending several years honing their skills in junior, college, or European leagues before potentially transitioning to professional hockey in the AHL or NHL. Scouting experts often suggest that evaluating a draft class takes at least five years.
The conclusion of the 2025 NHL Draft marks a key moment for all 32 teams. While the initial headlines focus on the first-rounders, the hundreds of players selected on Day 2 represent the vital foundation of future rosters. These prospects will now embark on their respective development paths, hoping to one day make their mark in the National Hockey League. The work shifts from the draft floor to the development staff as teams look to nurture their newly acquired talent. Free agency is also set to follow shortly, adding another layer to the NHL’s offseason activities.
