The Utah Mammoth have an interesting predicament ahead of them. With only a week to the 2025 NHL Draft, they own the fourth overall pick after jumping up 10 spots in the Lottery. There is talk that they could be willing to trade down to draft Brady Martin, who is someone that they really liked after the NHL Draft Combine. However, they also hold the 46th pick in the second round, and there’s a chance they could steal a potential first-round talent at that spot.
This seems to happen just about every year. A player has a tough season for whatever reason and ends up falling out of the first round and into the second. It’s usually a team picking early in Round 2 that takes a swing, and more often than not it works out. A great example is Matthew Knies and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had an injury-plagued draft year, dropped to the second round, and was picked 57th overall. Now he’s one of the top RFA’s on the market and has become a key piece for Toronto.
Well, the Mammoth could find themselves in a similar spot if they’re able to land William Moore at 46. At one point in the season, Moore had lottery-pick hype, and now he’s projected to go early in the second round. If GM Bill Armstrong believes in him, it might even be worth moving up a few spots in Round 2 to make sure they get him. So, let’s take a look at what he could bring to the Mammoth’s organization.
Scouting Report
2024-25 Team: U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP)
2025-26 Team: Boston College (NCAA)
2024–25 Stats: 27 G, 32 A, 59 P, 8 PIM
DOB: Apr. 25, 2007
Position: C
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 174 lbs
As mentioned above, Moore was once viewed as a top-10 prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft, but his stock took a hit. He’s known for his offensive zone work, especially his vision and playmaking ability. He processes the game well, which allows him to pass through seams and set up his teammates with ease. He’s also very effective on the rush and can create chances in motion, not just with his passing, but also with a pretty good shot.
Moore has the tools to become a very solid, dependable two-way forward in the NHL. He’s not going to overwhelm anyone physically — he doesn’t throw hits, and he’s not the kind of player who will battle hard in the trenches. But what he lacks in physicality, he makes up for with a strong motor. He tracks back hard, has an active stick in the defensive zone, and can break up plays. He’s the type of player who could thrive on the penalty kill. He’s not winning any Rocket Richards, but he’s got the hockey IQ to be in the Selke conversation one day.
What the Scouts Are Saying:
Moore does a bit of everything, from high-end plays right down to the finest details. In his best games, he manipulates defenders with driving crossover rushes, lands look-off passes, crashes the net, and puts on a down-low clinic with possession. He drives wide, gets the defender to follow, and then instantly cuts inside for a better look. — Elite Prospect, 2025
"Moore's compete has come into question at times this season, and he's certainly inconsistent, but he has the ability to be effective down low and can kill penalties. There's nothing that truly stands out about his game, but the sum of the parts could lead to him being a bottom six winger with a chance to be an NHL center too." — Corey Pronman, The Athletic
"Moore is a 6-foot-2 center who can challenge offensively and go directly at players with his skill and skating but can also at times drift to the perimeter and just needs to attack and create more consistently. When he plays to the middle and gets off the wall to the inside, he can show speed, skill and scoring and be a lot to handle." — Scott Wheeler, The Athletic
"You’re not going to get flash or pure skill out of Moore, but you’ll find someone who can play a role and get the job done. The two-way forward has good size at 6-foot-2, and he’s not afraid to outmuscle players." — Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff
"Moore is a play-connecting center who always seems to know where to move the puck next. He has good vision and a good shot. There have been concerns with his mobility, but he gets to his spots and doesn’t find himself behind the play." — Tony Ferrari, The Hockey News
"Moore is a big body who is difficult to check and has the ability to take over shifts offensively. Sometimes it takes prospects who grow tall early in their development more time to mature in all areas of their game." — Jason Bukala, Sportsnet
Moore would be a great fit with Cole Beaudoin and Logan Cooley down the middle in Utah. All three play a smart two-way game and could drive play while being the main distributor on their lines. If the Mammoth manage to get Moore in the second round, they’re getting a player with legit first-round upside who just fell. He’s going to be a full-time NHL’er who brings a lot of value no matter where he ends up.
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