The 2025 NHL draft kicks off today with 32 players who will hear their name called by NHL teams in the first round.
After two years without a QMJHL player picked, the league is expected to see up to three players for the first time since 2021.
With that being said, here are the names who could be called on the first day of the NHL draft.
C Caleb Desnoyers
Caleb Desnoyers at the 2025 NHL combine (Photo: Michael Augello)Ranked
#2 by Jason Bukala (Sportsnet)
#5 by Bob McKenzie (TSN)
#6 by Ryan Kennedy (THN)
#7 by Craig Button (TSN)
#7 by NHL Central Scouting (NA)
#15 by Tony Ferrari (THN)
Caleb Desnoyers is a two-way centerman with high offensive and defensive IQ. Positionally, he is rarely missing an assignment and not only has the willingness but the aptitude to shutdown top lines with ease. NHL projection: second line centerman, all situations.
Potential NHL Fits
#3 Chicago
#5 Nashville
#6 Philadelphia
#7 Boston
#11 or #12 Pittsburgh
RW Justin Carbonneau
Justin Carbonneau at the 2025 NHL combine (Photo: Michael Augello)Ranked
#16 by NHL Central Scouting (NA)
#16 by Bob McKenzie (TSN)
#17 by Ryan Kennedy (THN)
#18 by Jason Bukala (Sportsnet)
#18 by Craig Button (TSN)
#28 by Tony Ferrari (THN)
Justin Carbonneau is a slick, power forward-lite, with elite puckhandling skills and passing IQ. Offensively, Carbonneau can play the rush game, using his frame and speed to power to the net, as well as running a cycle, with his skating, deception, puckhandling and vision. NHL projection: as high as a first line speedy forward.
Potential NHL Fits
#9 Buffalo
#13 Detroit
#16 or #17 Montreal
#21 Ottawa
#22 Philadelphia
C Bill Zonnon
Bill Zonnon with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (Photo: Louis Jalbert)Ranked
#14 by Tony Ferrari (THN)
#20 by Jason Bukala (Sportsnet)
#25 by Craig Button (TSN)
#29 by Bob McKenzie (TSN)
#29 by Ryan Kennedy (THN)
#31 by NHL Central Scouting (NA)
Bill Zonnon is a three-zone player, with power forward-like tendencies, boasting strong passing, a high motor and great stickchecking. NHL projection: middle six two-way checking forward.
Potential NHL Fits
#21 Ottawa
#22 or #31 Philadelphia
#23 Nashville
#24 Los Angeles
#27 Washington
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