The Washington Capitals have selected Lynden Lakovic 18th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old was the eighth WHLer selected and the sixth forward drafted. Listed at 6'4", 190 lbs, Lakovic showed major improvement in his game and has rounded out a lot of his skills. Although Lakovic missed a chunk of the year due to inury, the career Warrior showed off a 19-point increase in points from the 2023-24 season, despite playing 21 fewer games. The Kelowna product could have a future as a middle-to-top six role in the NHL. Credit Mark Peterson // Prince Albert Raiders [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/66723265-2748-4a44-a730-67a2cb822102.jpeg] Credit Mark Peterson // Prince Albert Raiders Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Victoria Royals Cole Reschny Drafted 18th Overall By The Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/victoria-royals-cole-reschny-drafted-18th-overall-by-the-calgary-flames] Tri-City Americans Jackson Smith Drafted 14th Overall By The Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/tri-city-americans-jackson-smith-drafted-14th-overall-by-the-columbus-blue-jackets] Everett Silvertips Carter Bear Drafted 13th Overall By The Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/everett-silvertips-carter-bear-drafted-13th-overall-by-the-detroit-red-wings] Calgary Hitmen Ben Kindel Drafted 11th Overall By The Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/calgary-hitmen-ben-kindel-drafted-11th-overall-by-the-pittsburgh-penguins] Brandon Wheat Kings Roger McQueen Drafted Tenth Overall By The Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/brandon-wheat-kings-roger-mcqueen-drafted-tenth-overall-by-the-anaheim-ducks] Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c06810ff-3059-4af8-a048-7becbece1199.jpeg]
