The Athletic 2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0

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2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: Scott Wheeler predicts the first 32 picks

By Scott Wheeler
June 9, 2025

After spending the week in Buffalo, N.Y., at the NHL Scouting Combine, here’s my second version of a first-round mock for the 2025 NHL Draft.

These are my best predictions for the first 32 picks after speaking with agents, scouts, team staff and those around many of the players over the course of the year, combining sourcing with my sense for team, each amateur scouting department’s preferences and the consensus around the top prospects’ projected draft ranges.

Throughout, I’ve also mapped out potential contingencies and likely considerations for certain picks.

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19. Cole Reschny

Commentary

I think the Blues would take Reid if he were to get here, but I'm starting to feel like he won't. Instead, a center like Reschny or Cootes makes a lot of sense for them in this range. Logan Hensler is also an option here.

Bio Info
Position: C
Height: 5' 10.5"
Team: Victoria
Weight:183 Ibs

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