Jonathan Toews feels positive about his progression as he continues to ramp up for his NHL return...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/278" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/278">Jonathan Toews</a> feels positive about his progression as he continues to ramp up for his NHL return this fall with the Winnipeg Jets.</p><p>"These last five or six months, things have really trended in a direction, since I started skating back in February and March," Toews said Friday. "Those are the moments where I'm like, okay, still got the hands. The hands are still there; the feet will catch up. Things have slowly gotten better since then. Really happy about where I'm at." </p><p>Toews officially signed a one-year, bonus-laden contract worth up to $7 million with his hometown team on July 1. The three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks hasn't played since the end of the 2022-23 campaign because of long COVID. He also missed the entire 2020-21 season with chronic immune response syndrome.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Making his comeback in Manitoba became an obvious choice for Toews as the signing process developed.</p><p>"It got to a point where I couldn't see myself wearing another jersey," Toews said, according to <a href="https://x.com/mikemcintyrewpg/status/1941205044516557213">Winnipeg News' Mike McIntyre</a>.</p><p>The 37-year-old is reinvigorated by the opportunity to don the Jets sweater.</p><p>"You have these moments throughout your career where some things, I don't wanna say you get jaded, but you get used to it, and you kinda settle in," Toews said. "This is another moment that kinda brings me back to like, it's that new feeling, like you're getting drafted again, you're a young kid."</p><p>Despite spending 15 seasons in Chicago and years away from Winnipeg, the city where Toews grew to love the game of hockey still holds a special place for him.</p><p>"I think as you grow as a person, you kinda take a little bit with you everywhere you go," Toews said. "But, there are parts of you that will never change. I'll always be a Winnipegger through and through. It's a dream come true to come back and play in front of my friends and family, and be a part of this city once again." </p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman K'Andre Miller from the New York Rangers in a sign-an...

<p>The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9103" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9103">K'Andre Miller</a> from the New York Rangers in a sign-and-trade, the teams announced Tuesday.</p><p>Miller, who was a restricted free agent, inked an eight-year pact with a $7.5-million cap hit.</p><p>In return, the Rangers are getting a conditional first-round pick, a 2026 second-rounder, and defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10627" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10627">Scott Morrow</a>. Here's the full conditions of the first-round pick, per TSN's Chris Johnston:</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Carolina has two 2026 first-round picks: CAR and DAL.<br><br>** If both outside the top-10, NYR receives better of the two. <br><br>** If one pick is in top-10 and the other is not, NYR receives lesser of the picks<br><br>** If both picks are inside the top-10, NYR receives better CAR/DAL 2027 1st</p>— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) <a href="https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1940182409388916868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Hurricanes considered extending Miller an offer sheet before the two sides agreed on a trade, reports <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1940151657180143679">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.</p><p>Miller totaled seven goals and 27 points in 74 games last season. He's played over 21 minutes in four of his five NHL campaigns, and he tied a career-high at 21:57 this past year. The 6-foot-5 defender ranked second on the Rangers with 110 blocks.</p><p>The 25-year-old accrued 36 goals and 132 points in 368 career contests over five seasons in New York. The Rangers drafted Miller 22nd overall in 2018.</p><p>The Hurricanes have $19 million in cap space following the trade. Two top-four regulars from their blue line last season - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1906" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1906">Dmitry Orlov</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/607" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/607">Brent Burns</a> - remain unsigned. However, prized defensive prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9243" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9243">Alexander Nikishin</a> is expected to become a full-time player in 2025-26 after joining the Hurricanes late last season following six years in the KHL.</p><p>New York <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3306680" href="https://thescore.com/news/3306680">signed</a> defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7291" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7291">Vladislav Gavrikov</a> to a seven-year, $49-million contract Tuesday, essentially replacing Miller on the left side of its blue line. The Rangers, who also re-signed RFA winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9235" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9235">Will Cuylle</a> to a two-year, $7.8-million pact, are left with $1.4 million in cap space.</p><p>Morrow, a 6-foot-2, right-shot defenseman, was a second-round pick by the Hurricanes in 2021. The 22-year-old tallied 39 points in 52 AHL games this past season and has collected a goal and five assists in 16 career NHL appearances. His path to NHL playing time could be blocked in the interim with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8555" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8555">Adam Fox</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9738" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9738">Will Borgen</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9196" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9196">Braden Schneider</a> making up the right side of New York's blue line.</p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: K'Andre Miller #79 of the New York Rangers scores the game-winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on February 02, 2025 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Golden Knights

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The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year contract extension with a $5.6-...

<p>The San Jose Sharks signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10729" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10729">William Eklund</a> to a three-year contract extension with a $5.6-million cap hit, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Eklund totaled 17 goals and 58 points in 77 games last season. Both were career highs.</p><p>The 22-year-old has one season left on his entry-level contract, and he will be a restricted free agent when his new deal expires.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Eklund has compiled 35 goals and 110 points in 174 career games over parts of four seasons in San Jose. He was drafted seventh overall by the Sharks in 2021.</p><p> </p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 14: William Eklund #72 of the San Jose Sharks skates during the second period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on April 14, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Zack Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Logan...

<p>The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10684" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10684">Zack Bolduc</a> from the St. Louis Blues for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10558">Logan Mailloux</a>, the teams announced Tuesday.</p><p>Bolduc, 22, notched 19 goals and 36 points in 72 contests with the Blues last season.</p><p>Mailloux, 22, tallied two goals and four points in seven NHL games. He added 12 goals and 33 points over 63 AHL contests.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Both players were selected in the first round of the 2021 draft. The Blues snagged Bolduc 17th overall, and the Canadiens took Mailloux 31st.</p><p>Bolduc is from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, and played for the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts to end his junior career. He has one year left on his entry-level contract.</p><p>Mailloux was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in 2024. The 6-foot-3 rearguard is also signed through next season on his entry-level contract.</p><p>In November 2020, Mailloux was charged and fined for invasion of privacy and defamation in Sweden after photographing a woman without consent during a sexual encounter, identifying her to teammates, and sharing pictures with them. He was cleared to play in the NHL in 2024.</p><p> </p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - MAY 4: Zack Bolduc #76 of the St. Louis Blues hits the ice for the start of third period action against the Winnipeg Jets in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Canada Life Centre on May 4, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets eliminated the Blues 4-3 in double overtime and advance to the Second Round.

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The New Jersey Devils re-signed goaltender Jake Allen to a five-year contract with a $1.8-million...

<p>The New Jersey Devils re-signed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1063" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1063">Jake Allen</a> to a five-year contract with a $1.8-million cap hit, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Allen posted a .908 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average in 31 games last season.</p><p>The 34-year-old was considered the top unrestricted free-agent goaltender.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>New Jersey's starting goalie, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1677" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1677">Jacob Markstrom</a>, has one season left on his contract at a $6-million cap hit.</p><p>The Devils acquired Allen from the Montreal Canadiens in 2024 for a third-round pick. He's compiled a 19-22-2 record since arriving in New Jersey.</p><p>Allen has played 460 games over 12 NHL seasons and has a career .907 save percentage with the St. Louis Blues, Canadiens, and Devils.</p>

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 14: Jake Allen #34 of the New Jersey Devils defends his net during the game against the Utah Hockey Club at the Prudential Center on October 14, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Devils ink Allen to 5-year, $9M contract

The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Logan Stankoven to an eight-year contract extension with a...

<p>The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10707" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10707">Logan Stankoven</a> to an eight-year contract extension with a $6-million cap hit, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Stankoven has one year left on his entry-level contract, and his new deal will commence in the 2026-27 campaign.</p><p>The 22-year-old notched 14 goals and 38 points in 78 games this season with the Hurricanes and Dallas Stars. He tallied five goals and eight points in 15 postseason contests to rank fifth on Carolina in playoff scoring.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Carolina acquired Stankoven midseason in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> trade.</p><p>Stankoven was drafted 47th overall in 2021 by Dallas. He's accumulated 20 goals and 52 points in 102 games and added eight goals and 16 points in 34 playoff contests over two runs.</p>

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 20: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils in the second period of Game One of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on April 20, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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The Florida Panthers announced they've signed defenseman Aaron Ekblad to an eight-year contract. ...

<p>The Florida Panthers announced they've signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3946" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3946">Aaron Ekblad</a> to an eight-year contract.</p><p>The deal carries a $6.1-million cap hit, <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1939768213123813695">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a> reports.</p><p>Ekblad has won back-to-back Stanley Cups in Florida and has spent his entire 11-season career with the Panthers. He was drafted first overall by Florida in 2014.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 29-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday. <a href="https://afpanalytics.com/">AFP Analytics</a> projected that Ekblad could've earned $7.8 million annually had he tested the open market.</p><p>Ekblad is coming off an eight-year contract signed in 2016 that had a $7.5-million cap hit.</p><p>The Panthers re-signed Conn Smythe Trophy-winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a> to an eight-year contract with a $8-million cap hit Friday. They also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3306253" href="https://thescore.com/news/3306253">reportedly</a> brought back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/100" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/100">Brad Marchand</a> with a six-year deal worth $5.25-million annually.</p>

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers skates with the Stanley Cup following their win over the Edmonton Oilers following Game Six of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 17, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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Ekblad signs 8-year deal worth reported $48.8M to stay with Panthers

The New York Islanders signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team a...

<p>The New York Islanders signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9157" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9157">Alexander Romanov</a> to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday.</p><p>The contract has a $6.25-million cap hit, <a href="https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1939745436031754599">TSN's Chris Johnston</a> reports.</p><p>Romanov tallied four goals and 20 points in 64 contests last season, and logged over 22 minutes per game. His 6.9 blocks per 60 ranked sixth league-wide, and his 6.2 hits per 60 ranked 17th among all defenders.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 25-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent Tuesday. He's coming off a three-year pact signed in 2022 that had a $2.5-million cap hit.</p><p>Romanov's new contract buys six years of term when he would've been eligible for unrestricted free agency.</p><p>The Russian blue-liner has accumulated 17 goals and 83 points in his 354-game NHL career over five seasons. Romanov was drafted 38th overall in 2018 by the Montreal Canadiens.</p><p>The Islanders acquired Romanov and the 98th overall pick from the Canadiens on draft day in 2022 for the 13th selection. New York selected defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13110" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13110">Isaiah George</a> and Montreal flipped the Islanders' pick to the Chicago Blackhawks, who took <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12728" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12728">Frank Nazar</a>.</p>

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 13: Alexander Romanov #28 of the New York Islanders skates in the second period of the game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 13, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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The Detroit Red Wings traded forward Vladimir Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild for future consider...

<p>The Detroit Red Wings traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2582" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2582">Vladimir Tarasenko</a> to the Minnesota Wild for future considerations, the teams announced Monday.</p><p>Tarasenko tallied 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games last season. It was the first time he failed to reach the 50-point mark since an injury-shortened 2020-21.</p><p>The 33-year-old has one year left on his contract at a $4.75-million cap hit.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Tarasenko notched 23 goals and 55 points in 2023-24 between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers. He went on to contribute nine points in 24 playoff contests to help Florida win their first of back-to-back Stanley Cups.</p><p>The Wild have $13 million of projected cap space after adding Tarasenko, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/minnesota-wild">PuckPedia</a>. Detroit now has over $23 million of room.</p>

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 16: Vladimir Tarasenko #11 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 16, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Red Wings trade Tarasenko to Wild for future considerations

The Vancouver Canucks and goaltender Thatcher Demko are closing in on a contract extension, repor...

<p>The Vancouver Canucks and goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5557" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5557">Thatcher Demko</a> are closing in on a contract extension, reports <a href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1939707564171608220">Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli</a>.</p><p>Demko isn't eligible to sign a new deal until Tuesday. He's entering the final season of a five-year contract signed in 2021 that has a $5-million cap hit. The two sides are working on the money and structure of the agreement, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1939709370025083241">TSN's Darren Dreger</a> reports.</p><p>The 29-year-old posted an .889 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average in 23 games this season. He was a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2024 after he had a .918 SV% and went 35-14-2 over 51 appearances.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Demko has struggled to stay healthy over the past year. A knee injury ended his 2024 playoff run prematurely and kept him out of the lineup until December. He sustained another lower-body injury in February that sidelined him for 15 games.</p><p>The American has totaled 242 games over 10 NHL seasons and has a career .910 SV%.</p><p>The Canucks signed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7694" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7694">Kevin Lankinen</a> to a five-year contract extension with a $4.5-million cap hit in February.</p>

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 04: Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) watches the play during the second period of an NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.

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Report: Canucks, Demko closing in on extension

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million, ...

<p>The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3961" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3961">Kasperi Kapanen</a> to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million, the team announced Monday.</p><p>Kapanen tallied five goals and 13 points in 57 games with the Oilers, and added three goals and six points in 12 playoff contests. He scored the overtime winning goal in Game 5 of the second round to eliminate the Vegas Golden Knights.</p><p>The 28-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday. Kapanen is coming off a one-year pact signed with the St. Louis Blues worth $1 million.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Edmonton claimed Kapanen off waivers from the Blues in November.</p><p>Kapanen has scored six goals each of the past two seasons. He notched a career-high 20 goals and 44 points in 2018-19 with the Toronto Maple Leafs.</p><p>The Finn has accumulated 90 goals and 222 points in 527 games over parts of 10 seasons with the Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Blues, and Oilers</p><p> </p><p> </p>

EDMONTON, CANADA - JUNE 4: Kasperi Kapanen #42 of the Edmonton Oilers is awarded third star of the game after Game One of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place on June 4, 2025, in Edmonton, Canada.

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Oilers re-sign Kapanen to 1-year, $1.3M contract

The Boston Bruins re-signed defenseman Henri Jokiharju to a three-year contract with a $3-million...

<p>The Boston Bruins re-signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6450" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6450">Henri Jokiharju</a> to a three-year contract with a $3-million cap hit and forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12925" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12925">John Beecher</a> to a one-year pact worth $900,000, the team announced Monday.</p><p>Jokiharju tallied four assists in 18 games and averaged over 21 minutes after being acquired by Boston before the trade deadline from the Buffalo Sabres. He totaled three goals and 10 points in 60 contests between both teams last year.</p><p>The 26-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Jokiharju notched a career-high with 20 points in 74 games in 2023-24. The right-handed rearguard represented Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.</p><p>Beecher recorded three goals and 11 points in 78 games this season, primarily playing on the Bruins' fourth line. He registered seven goals and 10 points in 52 games in 2023-24 as a rookie.</p><p>The 24-year-old was a pending restricted free agent.</p><p>The Bruins also re-upped goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6537" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6537">Michael DiPietro</a> on a two-year contract with a $812,500 cap hit. The 26-year-old won AHL Goaltender of the Year after posting a .927 save percentage in 40 appearances.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Henri Jokiharju #20 of the Boston Bruins skates during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 13, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Ottawa Senators re-signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract with a $2-million base...

<p>The Ottawa Senators re-signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/911" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/911">Claude Giroux</a> to a one-year contract with a $2-million base salary, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Giroux's deal also includes up to $2.75 million in performance bonuses. Here's a breakdown of the bonuses, according to <a href="https://x.com/PuckPedia/status/1939397898988618225">PuckPedia</a>:</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Bonus Amount</th>
<th>Accomplishment</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>$250K</td>
<td>20 games played</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$250K</td>
<td>30 games played</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$250K</td>
<td>60 games played</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$250K</td>
<td>Make playoffs and played 50 games</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$500K</td>
<td>Win Round 1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$250K</td>
<td>Win Round 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$500K</td>
<td>Win Round 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$500K</td>
<td>Win Stanley Cup</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Giroux must play in 50% of Ottawa's playoff games to earn the postseason performance bonuses.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 37-year-old tallied 15 goals and 50 points in 81 contests last season. Giroux joined the Senators in 2022 on a three-year contract that carried a $6.5 million cap hit.</p><p>"Claude brings veteran leadership and a competitive edge to our group and has been a consistent presence on and off the ice," Senators general manager Steve Staios said. "We are excited to bring him back next season."</p><p>The Hearst, Ontario, native has recorded 71 goals and 193 points in 245 games with the Senators. Over his 1,263-game career, Giroux has totaled 365 goals and 1,116 points.</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - APRIL 24: Claude Giroux #28 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 24, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Senators re-sign Giroux to 1-year deal worth up to $4.75M

The Dallas Stars offered Edmonton Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan the team's head coaching job, TS...

<p>The Dallas Stars offered Edmonton Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan the team's head coaching job, <a href="https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/1939386635097190848">TSN's Darren Dreger</a> reports.</p><p>The Stars and Gulutzan are in contract negotiations, adds Dreger.</p><p>If hired, Gulutzan would return to Dallas after working as an assistant on the Oilers' staff for seven years. He previously served as the Stars' head coach from 2011-13, with the team going 64-57-9 and failing to make the playoffs in his two seasons. Lindy Ruff replaced Gulutzan on the bench.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>After being let go by Dallas, Gulutzan joined the Vancouver Canucks as an assistant coach in 2013. The Calgary Flames hired him as their head coach in 2016 but fired the Manitoba native following two campaigns.</p><p>Gulutzan has made the playoffs once in four seasons as an NHL bench boss, suffering a first-round sweep with the Flames in 2017.</p><p>Dallas fired Pete DeBoer after the Stars lost in the conference finals for the third straight season. General manager Jim Nill said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3296824" href="https://thescore.com/news/3296824">DeBoer's comments</a> about goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8282" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8282">Jake Oettinger</a> were a "component" in the decision.</p><p>The Oilers eliminated the Stars from the playoffs in back-to-back years.</p>

MONTREAL, CANADA - NOVEMBER 18: Assistant coach Glen Gulutzan of the Edmonton Oilers handles bench duties during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 18, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-0.

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The Anaheim Ducks re-signed goaltender Ville Husso to a two-year contract with a $2.2-million cap...

<p>The Anaheim Ducks re-signed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3396" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3396">Ville Husso</a> to a two-year contract with a $2.2-million cap hit, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Husso had a .925 save percentage in four appearances with the Ducks this past season. Anaheim acquired him from the Detroit Red Wings in February for future considerations.</p><p>The 30-year-old struggled significantly in Detroit in the previous campaign, posting a .866 SV% and a 3.69 goals-against average while going 1-5-2 in nine appearances. Husso spent most of the season in the AHL, recording a .910 SV% and a 2.64 GAA across stints with the Grand Rapids Griffins and San Diego Gulls.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Husso is coming off a three-year contract signed with Detroit in 2022 that had a $4.75-million cap hit.</p><p>The Finnish netminder struggled to stay available for the Red Wings after playing 56 games in his first year with the club in 2022-23. Husso's best campaign came the season before he signed in Detroit when he had a .919 save percentage in 40 games with the St. Louis Blues.</p><p>Husso has a .901 SV% and a 3.05 GAA over his 145-game NHL career.</p><p>The Ducks traded goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2074" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2074">John Gibson</a> to the Red Wings on Saturday.</p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 16: Goaltender Ville Husso #33 of the Anaheim Ducks takes part in the pre-game warm up prior to NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on April 16, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Ducks re-up Husso on 2-year, $4.4M deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a four-year contract with a $4.125...

<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5602" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5602">Dante Fabbro</a> to a four-year contract with a $4.125-million cap hit, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Fabbro tallied nine goals and 26 points in 62 games while averaging over 21 minutes this past season with Columbus. The Blue Jackets claimed Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators in November.</p><p>The 27-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday. Fabbro is coming off a one-year, $2.5-million deal signed with Nashville in 2024.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Dante was a great addition to our team last season, and keeping him in Columbus was a priority," Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said. "He's a smart, versatile defenseman who moves the puck very well and can play in all situations. We're thrilled that he will continue to be an important part of our club moving forward."</p><p>Fabbro has 25 goals and 98 points in 377 career games over parts of seven NHL seasons. The Predators drafted him 17th overall in 2016.</p><p>Columbus has $28.5 million of projected cap space after re-signing Fabbro, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/columbus-blue-jackets">PuckPedia</a>. The Blue Jackets' remaining free agents include <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4577" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4577">Ivan Provorov</a> and restricted free agent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13813" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13813">Dmitri Voronkov</a>.</p>

COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 17: Dante Fabbro #15 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on April 17, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated New York 6-1.

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Blue Jackets re-sign Fabbro to 4-year, $16.5M contract

The Seattle Kraken placed forward Joe Veleno on waivers for the purpose of a buyout, while Tampa ...

<p>The Seattle Kraken placed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10511" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10511">Joe Veleno</a> on waivers for the purpose of a buyout, while Tampa Bay Lightning's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3964" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3964">Conor Sheary</a> hit waivers Sunday to have his contract mutually terminated.</p><p>The Kraken acquired Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3074" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3074">Andre Burakovsky</a> on June 21. He tallied eight goals and 17 points in 74 games last season between the Detroit Red Wings and Blackhawks.</p><p>Buying out the 25-year-old saves Seattle $1.48 million against the cap next campaign and leaves a cap hit of just under $300,000 in 2026-27. The buyout costs one-third of Veleno's remaining salary as he's under the age of 26.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Veleno has 38 goals and 81 points in 306 career games. He notched a career-high 12 goals and 28 points in 2023-24 with Detroit. Drafted 30th overall in 2018 by the Red Wings, Veleno was the first and remains the only QMJHL player granted exceptional status in 2015.</p><p>Sheary had one season left on his contract at a $2-million cap hit and walked away from $1.5 million in salary to end his deal. He requested to have his contract terminated so he could pursue an opportunity in the NHL, according to <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1939354114707660921">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.</p><p>The 33-year-old registered 20 goals and 61 points in 59 AHL games last season with the Syracuse Crunch. It was the first time Sheary played in the minors since the 2015-16 campaign. He also suited up for five games with the Lightning and didn't record a point.</p><p>Sheary managed four goals and 15 points in 57 games in 2023-24 with Tampa Bay. He's accrued 124 goals and 267 points in 593 career contests between the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, and Lightning.</p>

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 15: Chicago Blackhawks center Joe Veleno (90) after a whistle during first period National Hockey League action between the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators on April 15, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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Kraken waive Veleno for buyout; Lightning's Sheary terminating deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are among several teams hoping to talk with forward Bra...

<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are among several teams hoping to talk with forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/100" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/100">Brad Marchand</a> when free agency opens Tuesday, <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1939335689222394324">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a> reports.</p><p>Marchand is coming off a stellar playoff run with the Florida Panthers, registering 10 goals and 20 points in 23 postseason contests en route to winning his second Stanley Cup.</p><p>The 37-year-old had played his entire 16-year NHL career with the Boston Bruins before being dealt to Florida ahead of March's trade deadline. Marchand totaled 23 goals and 51 points in 71 regular-season games in 2024-25 between Boston and Florida.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Panthers have $11 million in projected cap space, but Marchand isn't Florida's only notable pending free agent. Star defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3946" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3946">Aaron Ekblad</a> is also out of contract and set to hit the open market. The Panthers re-signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a> to an eight-year deal with an $8-million cap hit Friday.</p><p>Marchand is coming off an eight-year contract signed with the Bruins in 2016 that carried a cap hit of $6.125 million.</p><p>The Halifax native has 424 goals and 980 points in 1,100 career games and 66 goals and 158 points in 180 playoff contests. Marchand has made the postseason nine straight years.</p><p> </p>

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - JUNE 06: Brad Marchand #63 of the Florida Panthers is seen warming up before Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on June 06, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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The 2025 NHL Draft is complete, and we're handing out grades to each team for their prospect haul...

<p><em>The 2025 NHL Draft is complete, and we're handing out grades to each team for their prospect haul.</em></p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><em>Atlantic</em> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305000" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305000">Central</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304986" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304986">Metropolitan</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305009" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305009">Pacific</a></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: BRUINS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-32ptN" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/32ptN/2/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>James Hagens</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Boston College</td>
<td>NCAA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>51</td>
<td>William Moore</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>61</td>
<td>Liam Pettersson</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Vaxjo Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>79</td>
<td>Cooper Simpson</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Shakopee</td>
<td>HS-MN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>100</td>
<td>Vashek Blanar</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Troja-Ljungby Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>133</td>
<td>Cole Chandler</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Shawinigan</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>165</td>
<td>Kirill Yemelyanov</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Yaroslavl Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Bruins overhauled their future center depth by snagging Hagens and then Moore on Day 2. Hagens was the projected top pick entering the draft cycle, and though he didn't reach the same heights as Macklin Celebrini and Adam Fantilli as an NCAA freshman, he still has legit first-line potential with speed and intelligence. Hagens falling to No. 7 is a massive win for the Bruins. Moore is great value in the back half of the second round after a near point-per-game campaign with the NTDP.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: SABRES" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-RAZa0" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/RAZa0/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Radim Mrtka</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Seattle</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>71</td>
<td>David Bedkowski</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Owen Sound</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>103</td>
<td>Matous Kucharcik</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Slavia Jr.</td>
<td>Czechia Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>116</td>
<td>Samuel Meloche</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Rouyn-Noranda</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>135</td>
<td>Noah Laberge</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Acadie-Bathurst</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>167</td>
<td>Ashton Schultz</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Chicago</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>195</td>
<td>Melvin Novotny</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Leksand Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>199</td>
<td>Yevgeni Prokhorov</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Dinamo-Shinnik Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>219</td>
<td>Ryan Rucinski</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Youngstown</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Mrtka has top-four shutdown potential with his 6-foot-6 frame and impressive skating ability. He can move the puck too, even if he isn't the most creative player. Bedkowski is also huge at 6-foot-5 and plays a mean game.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: HORNETS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-CONvG" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/CONvG/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Carter Bear</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Everett</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Eddie Genborg</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Linkoping</td>
<td>SHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>75</td>
<td>Michal Pradel</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Tri-City</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>109</td>
<td>Brent Solomon</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Champlin Park</td>
<td>HS-MN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>119</td>
<td>Michal Svrcek</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Brynas Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>140</td>
<td>Nikita Tyurin</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Spartak Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>172</td>
<td>Will Murphy</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Cape Breton</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>204</td>
<td>Grayden Robertson-Palmer</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Phillips Andover</td>
<td>HS-MA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Bear's tenacity and competitiveness are standout traits. He has top-six upside as a fun complementary winger. He sustained a partially lacerated Achilles in March but is expected to be ready for training camp. Pradel is a 6-foot-5 goalie who moved to the USHL midseason from Slovakia and showed promise as a potential future starter.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: PANTHERS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-M8giR" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/M8giR/2/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>112</td>
<td>Mads Kongsbak Klyvo</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Frolunda Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>128</td>
<td>Shea Busch</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Everett</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>129</td>
<td>Shamar Moses</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>North Bay</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>192</td>
<td>Arvid Drott</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Djurgarden Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>197</td>
<td>Brendan Dunphy</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Wenatchee</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>224</td>
<td>Yegor Midlak</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Spartak Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Stanley Cup champ was the last team to make its first pick in the draft. Kongsbak Klyvo has some intriguing offensive tools to go with a strong 6-foot-2 frame. He was impactful for Denmark at multiple tournaments this year. Drott is on the younger side of the draft and had a productive campaign in Sweden's junior league.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: CANADIENS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-j9abH" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/j9abH/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>Alexander Zharovsky</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Ufa Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>69</td>
<td>Hayden Paupanekis</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Kelowna</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>Bryce Pickford</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Medicine Hat</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>82</td>
<td>Arseni Radkov</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Tyumen Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>113</td>
<td>LJ Mooney</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>145</td>
<td>Alexis Cournoyer</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Cape Breton</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>177</td>
<td>Carlos Handel</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Halifax</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>189</td>
<td>Andrew MacNiel</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Kitchener</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>209</td>
<td>Maxon Vig</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Cedar Rapids</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It's another strong draft for Kent Hughes and Co. after dealing their two first-round picks for immediate help in Noah Dobson and trading up to snag a fun winger with top-six upside in Zharovsky. He has some of the best hands in the draft and a projectable frame at 6-foot-1.</p><p>Paupanekis brings size down the middle, though his production trailed off this campaign. Pickford had a huge season after being passed over last year, notching 13 goals and 24 points in 18 playoff games from the back end. Mooney is tiny at 5-foot-8, but it's easy to justify that bet on offensive talent at 113th overall.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: SENATORS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-shvT6" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/shvT6/2/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Logan Hensler</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Wisconsin</td>
<td>NCAA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>93</td>
<td>Blake Vanek</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Stillwater</td>
<td>HS-MN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>97</td>
<td>Lucas Beckman</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Baie-Comeau</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>149</td>
<td>Dmitri Isayev</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Yekaterinburg Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>181</td>
<td>Bruno Idzan</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Lincoln</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>213</td>
<td>Andrei Trofimov</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Magnitogorsk Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Hensler was good value at No. 23, especially after the Senators traded down a couple of picks. He's a well-rounded defender with complementary top-four upside thanks to his skating ability. Vanek, the son of Thomas, had a big season in Minnesota high school and is headed to the WHL next year. Isayev is listed at just 148 pounds, but he had a quality season in Russia and has the speed and skill to become a player if he fills out. Idzan is a very fun pick as the first Croatian ever taken in the NHL draft. He was a stud in the USHL and has a chance to become a top-nine contributor.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: LIGHTNING" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-gnhVe" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/gnhVe/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>56</td>
<td>Ethan Czata</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Niagara</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>108</td>
<td>Benjamin Rautiainen</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Tappara</td>
<td>Liiga</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>127</td>
<td>Aiden Foster</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Prince George</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>151</td>
<td>Everett Baldwin</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>St. George's</td>
<td>HS-RI</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>193</td>
<td>Caleb Heil</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Madison</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>206</td>
<td>Roman Luttsev</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Yaroslavl Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>212</td>
<td>Grant Spada</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Guelph</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>215</td>
<td>Marco Mignosa</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Sault Ste. Marie</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Czata is a lanky center with good skill and a strong competitor. The Lightning have had success developing players of his ilk. Rautiainen excelled in the Finnish pro league this year with 33 points in 50 games as a rookie, and he featured for Finland at the world juniors. He's closer to playing pro games in Tampa's organization at 20 years old.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: MAPLE LEAFS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-wUt7V" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/wUt7V/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>64</td>
<td>Tinus Luc Koblar</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Leksand Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>86</td>
<td>Tyler Hopkins</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Kingston</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>137</td>
<td>William Belle</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>153</td>
<td>Harry Nansi</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Owen Sound</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>185</td>
<td>Rylan Fellinger</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Flint</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>217</td>
<td>Matthew Hlacar</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Kitchener</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Koblar, a Slovenian-born center who represents Norway, is a very raw prospect. He's got room for physical development, but he's a long shot who will need significant offensive improvement to become the top-nine contributor a team hopes to land in the second round. He does have good hands in tight.</p><p>After a reach at No. 64, the Leafs got good value in Hopkins at No. 86. He's a center with good size, skill, and offensive upside, and he plays with pace. Belle is a massive winger, and Nansi is one of the youngest players in the draft.</p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><em>Atlantic</em> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305000" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305000">Central</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304986" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304986">Metropolitan</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305009" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305009">Pacific</a></p>

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NHL Draft Grades: Instant analysis of every team's picks

<p><em>The 2025 NHL Draft is complete, and we're handing out grades to each team for their prospect haul.</em></p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304956" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304956">Atlantic</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305000" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305000">Central</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304986" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304986">Metropolitan</a> | <em>Pacific</em></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: DUCKS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-GblDn" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/GblDn/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Roger McQueen</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Brandon</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td>Eric Nilson</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Djurgarden Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>60</td>
<td>Lasse Boelius</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Assat Jr.</td>
<td>Finland Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>72</td>
<td>Noah Read</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>London</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>101</td>
<td>Drew Schock</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>104</td>
<td>Elijah Neuenschwander</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Fribourg Jr.</td>
<td>Swiss Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>136</td>
<td>Alexis Mathieu</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Baie-Comeau</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>159</td>
<td>Emile Guite</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Chicoutimi</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>168</td>
<td>Anthony Allain-Samake</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Sioux City</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>200</td>
<td>Brady Turko</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Brandon</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>McQueen is the biggest wild card of the draft. You rarely see 6-foot-5 centers who can skate and stickhandle like he can, but his back injury is a concern. The Ducks have the young pieces in place to supplement the risk of this pick given how high the upside is if McQueen stays healthy. Nilson with his two-way ability and Schock with his skating were nice bets on Day 2. Guite was the QMJHL Rookie of the Year in 2024 and had a disappointing follow-up campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: FLAMES" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-LgzIG" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/LgzIG/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Cole Reschny</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Victoria</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32</td>
<td>Cullen Potter</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Arizona State</td>
<td>NCAA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>54</td>
<td>Theo Stockselius</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Djurgarden Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>80</td>
<td>Maceo Phillips</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>144</td>
<td>Ethan Wyttenbach</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Sioux Falls</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>176</td>
<td>Aiden Lane</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>St. Andrews</td>
<td>HS-ON</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>208</td>
<td>Jakob Leander</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>HV71 Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>211</td>
<td>Yan Matveiko</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>CSKA Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Flames continue to stockpile talent. Reschny had a dominant end to the campaign in the WHL playoffs and Under-18s, and he comes with legit second-line center upside. Potter is the fastest player in the draft, and though he'll likely shift to the wing as a pro, that elite skill is hard to find at the end of the first round.</p><p>Stockselius is a big center who scored a lot in the Swedish junior league, and Phillips is one of the biggest players in the draft. Wyttenbach won the Gaudreau Award as the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. This is a well-rounded class.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: OILERS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-PSmWK" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/PSmWK/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>83</td>
<td>Tommy Lafreniere</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Kamloops</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>117</td>
<td>David Lewandowski</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Saskatoon</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>131</td>
<td>Asher Barnett</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>191</td>
<td>Daniel Salonen</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Lukko Jr.</td>
<td>Finland Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>223</td>
<td>Aidan Park</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Green Bay</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Lafreniere is a competitor who scored a fair amount with Kamloops, and Lewandowski has some intriguing potential as he fills out his frame. It was great to see Park selected with the penultimate pick after he went to L.A. for the draft. He had a productive year in the USHL. But overall, it's a small draft class with minimal upside.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: KINGS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-ACRPG" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ACRPG/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Henry Brzustewicz</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>London</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>59</td>
<td>Vojtech Cihar</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Karlovy Vary</td>
<td>Czechia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>88</td>
<td>Kristian Epperson</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>Saginaw</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>120</td>
<td>Caeden Herrington</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Lincoln</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>125</td>
<td>Jimmy Lombardi</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Flint</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>152</td>
<td>Petteri Rimpinen</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Kiekko-Espoo</td>
<td>Liiga</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>184</td>
<td>Jan Chovan</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Tappara Jr.</td>
<td>Finland Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>196</td>
<td>Brendan McMorrow</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Waterloo</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>216</td>
<td>William Sharpe</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Kelowna</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Brzustewicz is a breakout candidate who will shoulder much more responsibility on the London Knights next season. There's a lot to like with his 6-foot-2 pro frame and two-way effectiveness. Cihar is a sneaky add after playing a full campaign in the Czech pro league and could become a top-nine complementary winger. Epperson is one of the top re-entry players after a huge OHL campaign and is headed to the University of Denver. Rimpinen starred for Finland at the world juniors and is an athletic but undersized netminder.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: SHARKS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-M6foL" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/M6foL/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Michael Misa</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Saginaw</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Joshua Ravensbergen</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>Prince George</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Simon Wang</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Oshawa</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>53</td>
<td>Cole McKinney</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>95</td>
<td>Teddy Mutryn</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Chicago</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>115</td>
<td>Ilyas Magomedsultanov</td>
<td> LHD</td>
<td>Yaroslavl Jr.</td>
<td> MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>124</td>
<td>Zachary Sharp</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Western Michigan</td>
<td>NCAA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>150</td>
<td>Max Heise</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Penticton</td>
<td>BCHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>210</td>
<td>Richard Gallant</td>
<td>LW</td>
<td>NTDP</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Sharks didn't overthink the second overall pick and landed another superb offensive piece who joins Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith as part of the franchise's core. Misa's high-end motor, speed, and obvious offensive talent are incredibly exciting to imagine alongside Celebrini in particular.</p><p>Ravensbergen is a fascinating pick considering San Jose acquired top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov last summer. Meanwhile, Wang is one of the best stories in the draft. He was born and raised in China before moving to Canada to pursue his hockey dreams at 12 years old. He's huge at 6-foot-6 and can skate.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: KRAKEN" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-3yIJ1" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/3yIJ1/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Jake O'Brien</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Brantford</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td>Blake Fiddler</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Edmonton</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>68</td>
<td>Will Reynolds</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>Acadie-Bathurst</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>134</td>
<td>Maxim Agafonov</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>Ufa Jr.</td>
<td>MHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>205</td>
<td>Karl Annborn</td>
<td>RHD</td>
<td>HV71 Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>218</td>
<td>Loke Krantz</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Linkoping Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Kraken have yet to draft a defenseman in the first round, five years into the team's existence. O'Brien, a coveted right-handed center, stacks with a young core of forwards that includes top picks Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, and Berkly Catton. Fiddler is strong value in the second round with his size and defensive makeup, and Reynolds was a big riser over the campaign.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: CANUCKS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-CxcTw" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/CxcTw/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Braeden Cootes</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Seattle</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>47</td>
<td>Alexei Medvedev</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>London</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>65</td>
<td>Kieren Dervin</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>St. Andrews</td>
<td>HS-ON</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>143</td>
<td>Wilson Bjorck</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Djurgarden Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>175</td>
<td>Gabriel Chiarot</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Brampton</td>
<td>OHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>207</td>
<td>Matthew Lansing</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Fargo</td>
<td>USHL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Cootes' leadership is a big draw after he captained both the Seattle Thunderbirds and Canada's Under-18 team. He's a right-handed center who has an impressive motor and scored over a point per game on a weaker Thunderbirds team. He projects as a top-nine center, but it's harder to see him producing the level of offense required to be a legit second-liner.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="DRAFT GRADES: GOLDEN KNIGHTS" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-Rz1J0" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Rz1J0/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="90" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pick No.</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Pos.</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>League</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>55</td>
<td>Jakob Ihs-Wozniak</td>
<td>RW</td>
<td>Lulea Jr.</td>
<td>Sweden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>85</td>
<td>Mateo Nobert</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Blainville-Boisbriand</td>
<td>QMJHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>186</td>
<td>Alexander Weiermair</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Portland</td>
<td>WHL</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>187</td>
<td>Gustav Sjoqvist</td>
<td>LHD</td>
<td>AIK</td>
<td>Sweden-2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Ihs-Wozniak had an excellent campaign in the Swedish junior league. He's not small at 6-foot-2, and he's got very intriguing scoring upside as a complementary winger that late in the draft.</p><p><strong>Jump to:</strong><br><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304956" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304956">Atlantic</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305000" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305000">Central</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3304986" href="https://thescore.com/news/3304986">Metropolitan</a> | <em>Pacific</em></p>

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