The Dallas Stars had to wait a little longer than most would like to wait to get in on the action of the NHL Draft. They sat out the first two rounds after previously trading away the 30th and 62nd picks. They would eventually break through in the 3rd round as they took forward Cameron Schmidt from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. 

Vancouver Giants Cameron Schmidt Drafted 94th Overall By The Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars have selected Cameron Schmidt 94th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old was the 19th WHLer selected and sixth of the third round. Listed at 5'8", 161 lbs, the undersized winger finished eighth among all WHL skaters in goals during the 2024-25 season.

Edmonton-native Cameron Schmidt is coming off a season in the WHL in which he scored a career-high 40 goals and 78 points. Schmidt came into the draft ranked 43rd among North American forwards. With the 18-year-old falling to the 3rd round, and the Dallas Stars looking to add more scoring to their organization, the two would be a perfect match.

Besides his scoring ability, Schmidt also possess the ability to race down the ice with above-average speed. With his development surely to continue, it is no question that Schmidt will provide a spark plug for the Stars that could potentially tilt the ice in their favor. Listed at 5'8", 165lbs, Schmidt will have a little ways to go before he grows into an NHL body. 

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