With the 2025 NHL entry draft approaching, speculation around the top five teams’ picks is heating up. The New York Islanders are expected to retain the first-overall pick and select defenseman Matthew Schaefer, while the San Jose Sharks will likely choose center Michael Misa at second. The Chicago Blackhawks, Utah Mammoth, and Nashville Predators may consider trading their picks, with the Mammoth seen as the most likely team to deal their fourth pick for proven NHL talent, as they aim for immediate improvement.
