1. BlueJackets — Matthew Schaefer (D, Erie)

● STHS Outlook: Franchise #1 D-man (Elite SK / High DF)

● The Pick: This is a no-brainer. Columbus lands a foundational piece. Schaefer’s eliteskating

metrics mean he’s going to manipulate transition numbers in the sim for a decade. Absolute

workhorse.

● WILL HE TRADE THIS PICK? NO ONE KNOWS.

 

2. Wild — Michael Misa (C/LW, Saginaw)

● STHS Outlook: Elite Dual-Threat Forward (Elite PA / High SC)

● The Pick: Misa's versatility to play both center and wing is huge for depth-chart flexibility

and line-matching. He’s going to pile up assists on any top line early in his career.

● DID TOBY MAKE AN UNDER THE TABLE DEAL FOR SJS TO TAKE TAVARES?

 

3. Red Wings — Porter Martone (RW, Brampton)

● STHS Outlook: Elite Power Forward (High SC / High EX)

● The Pick: Motor City gets a major injection of goals and grit. Martone brings the ideal

power-forward blend that standard sim engines absolutely love to reward.

● WILL DAN MAKE A MOVE TO TRADE FOR 1OV? OR WILL BE REMAIN A BOTTOM-FEEDER TEAM?

 

4. Senators — Anton Frondell (C, Djurgården)

● STHS Outlook: Heavy, Pro-Style Center (High SC / High CD)

● The Pick: Frondell has a heavy, physical edge that translates to excellent Condition (CD)

and defensive metrics in our engine. Perfect anchor for Ottawa's top six.

● BARREL SCOOPED UP 2ND LAST OV ODDS ON THE LAST DAY WHICH MADE SJS PROUD.

 

5. Sharks — Kieren Dervin (C, Kingston)

● STHS Outlook: High-Efficiency Two-Way Project

● The Pick:  Dervin is a real-life mid-to-late rounder out of Ontario prep school/OHL who scouts love for his grit and multi-situational consistency.

●?

 

6. Golden Knights — James Hagens (C, Boston College)

● STHS Outlook: Pure Playmaker (Elite PA)

● The Pick: Vegas stops the minor slide for Hagens. His vision guarantees massive

passing attributes, making whoever plays on his wings instant threats.

● RUMPEL APPROVED. DONT CARE WHO JOE TAKES HERE.

 

7. Canadiens — Caleb Desnoyers (C, Moncton)

● STHS Outlook: Safe 200-Foot Center (Balanced SC/PA/DF)

● The Pick: Montreal grabs an absolute rock. Desnoyers will step into multi-situational

minutes on both special teams units very early on.

● STEVE NEEDS TO HIT HERE AS HE IS LOOKING AT A 12-22 YEAR REBUILD.

 

8. Blackhawks — Radim Mrtka (D, Seattle)

● STHS Outlook: Shutdown Heavy Defenseman (High DF / High ST)

● The Pick: Chicago needs a blue-line anchor. Mrtka provides the raw defensive ratings

and strength required to lower team GAA.

● RUMOR HAS IT THIS PICK HAS BEEN ON THE BLOCK.

 

9. Ducks (via Hurricanes) — Jack Ivankovic (G, Brampton)

● STHS Outlook: High-Reflex Elite Starter (Premium Crease Asset)

● The Pick: The goalie run starts. With only 60 starting jobs in the league, Anaheim doesn't

want to get left behind in the arms race. Ivankovic's technical metrics are perfect for a

building block in net.

● BROTHER CORDELL TRADED UP TO GET THIS PICK. SOMETHING IS UP HIS SLEEVE.

 

10. Devils — Roger McQueen (C, Brandon)

● STHS Outlook: High-Ceiling Power Center

● The Pick: McQueen is a total wildcard. If his development hits its peak, a giant center

with high scoring potential becomes an absolute cheat code in our league.

● I DONT THINK KEN GOES HOMER AND TAKES COOTES I THINK HE SURPRISES US ALL.

 

11. Hurricanes (via Ducks) — Victor Eklund (RW, Djurgården)

● STHS Outlook: Dynamic Shot Generator (High SK / High SC)

● The Pick: Carolina shifts focus to the wings. Eklund's speed and relentless motor mean

he’ll be a high-volume shot generator for the Canes' power play.

● BROTHER UNCLE RICHARD CORBELL WITH A TOP F TO ADD TO HIS YOUNG CORE.

 

12. Rangers — Pyotr Andreyanov (G, CSKA Jr.)

● STHS Outlook: Highly Rated European Netminder

● The Pick: And there goes the second goalie in the top 12. The Rangers look at their

future depth in net and secure an elite European prospect before the tier completely dries

up.

● BECAUSE PJ ALREADY HAS WALLESTAD, WHY NOT ADD ANOTHER GOALIE.

 

13. Blackhawks (via MapleLeafs) — Braeden Cootes (C, Seattle)

● STHS Outlook: High-Pace Offensive Forward

● The Pick: After taking a defensive blueliner at #8, Chicago grabs a high-energy forward

here to balance things out.

● DAVE GOES HOMER AND TAKES COOTES.

 

14. Canucks — Kashawn Aitcheson (D, Barrie)

● STHS Outlook: Physical, Mean-Streak D-man (High DF / High ST)

● The Pick: Vancouver stays out west and adds some serious edge to their back end.

Aitcheson brings the kind of heavy hitting and defensive awareness that keeps opposing

top lines quiet.

● TYLER W LOVES HIS D-MAN

 

15. Hurricanes (via Avalanche) — Jake O'Brien (C, Brantford)

● STHS Outlook: High-IQ Playmaker

● The Pick: Carolina uses their second pick of the round to secure a highly productive OHL

center to drive secondary scoring.

● BROTHER UNCLE GOES FOR ANOTHER FWD TO ADD TO HIS DEPTH CHART. HE IS REALLY STUBBORN THIS YEAR AND DOES NOT WANT TO TRADE HIS PICKS.

 

16. Sharks (via Mammoth) — Artemi Nizameyev (RW, Tri-City)

● STHS Outlook: High-Offense Wildcard Winger (High SC / Med SK)

● The Pick: San Jose keeps everyone guessing with back-to-back off-the-board projects in

this simulation mock. Nizameyev is a real-life deep sleeper tearing up the USHL with pure

offensive flair. 

●?

 

17. Panthers — Carter Bear (LW, Everett)

● STHS Outlook: High-Compete Defensive Forward (High DF / High CD)

● The Pick: Florida stays true to form by selecting a heavy-motor winger out of the WHL.

Bear has the exact structural metrics that STHS loves for its bottom-six shutdown roles,

featuring clean defensive awareness and excellent physical consistency. He projects as

an efficient penalty killer who can choke out opposing top lines.

● I DONT KNOW WHO OWNS THIS PICK I THINK ITS LIGHTNING BUT CANNOT CONFIRM OR DENY THAT SAID, BEAR GOES HERE REGARDLESS.

 

18. Red Wings (via Flames) — Cole Reschny (C, Victoria)

● STHS Outlook: Dynamic Agility Catalyst (High SK / High PA)

● The Pick: The Red Wings snag a high-pace playmaker to insulate their center pipeline.

Reschny’s high agility and skating ratings translate directly into elite transition play in the

sim engine, meaning he can generate off-rush possession cycles entirely on his own.

● HAS DAN WRITTEN ALL OVER IT 

 

19. Wild (via Sabres) — Jack Nesbitt (C, Windsor)

● STHS Outlook: Heavy-Frame Power Center (High ST / Project SC)

● The Pick: Minnesota adds brute force to their pipeline. Nesbitt has a massive frame that

builds clean strength and checking attributes in standard rosters. If his shooting metrics

develop, he can step in as a classic net-front simulator threat on power-play units.

●  TOBY GOES WITH THE WINDSOR CENTER.

 

20. Flyers — Logan Hensler (D, Wisconsin)

● STHS Outlook: Clean Transition Blueliner (High SK / Balanced DF)

● The Pick: Philly goes to the NCAA ranks for a highly reliable defenseman. Hensler is a

smooth, long-stride skater who avoids major attribute gaps. In our league, defensemen

without gaping statistical holes are vital for maintaining team possession minimums.

● I THINK TONY TRADES THE PICK BUT WHO KNOWS.

 

21. Islanders — Bill Zonnon (RW, Rouyn-Noranda)

● STHS Outlook: Physical QMJHL Power Winger (High ST / Med SC)

● The Pick: The Islanders lock down a heavy-body forward who tracks remarkably well in

checking, strength, and endurance categories. Zonnon isn't just a physical filler; his

offensive instincts give him middle-six utility in the sim, adding crucial goal support to

heavy lines.

● PROUD OF ISLANDERS FOR KEEPING HIS FIRST. NOT PROUD OF HIS LACK OF ACTIVITY.

 

22. Red Wings (via Jets) — Sascha Boumedienne (D, Boston University)

● STHS Outlook: Puck-Moving Quarterback (High PA / Med SK)

● The Pick: Detroit targets specialized power-play talent. Boumedienne possesses the

vision and soft-passing attributes needed to drive high-end conversion rates on a

secondary power-play unit, making him an excellent specialized asset late in the round.

● DAN'S FANTASY REBUILD CONTINUES HERE AND DRAFTS A STUD D.

 

23. Wild (via Kings) — Joshua Ravensbergen (G, Prince George)

● STHS Outlook: Tier 1 Elite Netminder (High ST / High DV)

● The Pick: The goalie premium strikes again. With Ravensbergen sliding due to standard

skater runs, Minnesota snaps up arguably the best WHL crease prospect available. His

massive 6'5" frame and stable tactical positioning translate directly into elite depth in a

60-goalie market.

● RAVENSBERGER WILL LIKELY DROP TO TOBY.

 

24. Canucks (via Blues) — Vaclav Nestrasil (RW, Muskegon)

● STHS Outlook: Possession-Driving Winger (High PH / Med SC)

● The Pick: Vancouver loves wings who can extend cycles along the boards. Nestrasil

excels in Puck Handling (PH) and body positioning categories, giving the Canucks a

winger who can stall opposing transitions and keep lines in the offensive zone.

 

25. Rangers (via Lightning) — Ryker Lee (RW, Madison)

● STHS Outlook: Pure Offensive Sparkplug (High SC / High SK)

● The Pick: The Rangers grab a pure offensive wildcard late on day one. Lee plays a

high-tempo, high-risk game that generates significant individual shot volume. If paired

with a high-DF center, he’s a great piece to unlock stagnant scoring lines.

 

26. Senators (via Penguins) — Lynden Lakovic (RW, Moose Jaw)

● STHS Outlook: Big-Body Finishing Winger (High SC)

● The Pick: Ottawa builds around their playmakers by adding a pure finisher. Lakovic has a

great scoring touch mixed with elite reach, allowing him to convert cross-crease passes at

a high rate within the simulation's logic.

 

27. Flames (via Stars) — Will Horcoff (C, USNTDP)

● STHS Outlook: Reliable Depth Anchor (High DF / High IQ)

● The Pick: Calgary snags a highly dependable, smart center project. Horcoff has the

defensive instincts and tracking metrics that make coaches—and sim lines—excel in

low-event, defensive matching situations.

 

28. Rangers (via Oilers) — Mason West (C, USHS)

● STHS Outlook: Raw Developmental Project (High Ceiling)

● The Pick: New York uses a luxury pick to bet on raw traits. West has plenty of

developmental runway ahead of him. If his physical and offensive metrics progress

steadily over the next few updates, he could be an absolute late-round steal.

 

29. Hurricanes (via Capitals) — Justin Carbonneau (RW, Blainville-Boisbriand)

● STHS Outlook: Pure Goal-Scoring Winger (Elite SC)

● The Pick: Carolina targets pure shooting value late in the first round. Carbonneau’s

primary asset is a lethal release, feeding directly into a high individual Scoring rating. He

is built to be a pure trigger-man on special teams.

 

30. Rangers (via Predators) — Jackson Smith (D, Tri-City)

● STHS Outlook: Balanced Two-Way Blueliner

● The Pick: The Rangers cap off a busy first round by grabbing a steady, foundational

defenseman. Smith doesn’t specialize heavily in one metric, but his balanced distribution

keeps him out of trouble in simulation matching.

 

31. Senators (via Bruins) — Cullen Potter (C/LW, USA U18)

● STHS Outlook: Elite Speed Burst (Elite SK)

● The Pick: Ottawa grabs pure, unadulterated pace. Potter’s skating metrics are top-tier for

this stage of the draft. Speed breaks open defensive shells in our engine, making him a

major asset if his puck skills catch up.

 

32. Senators (via Kraken) — Henry Brzustewicz (D, London)

● STHS Outlook: Offensively Oriented Blueliner (High PA / High SC)

● The Pick: Ottawa closes out a massive draft haul with a blue-line point producer.

Brzustewicz has great offensive instincts that project well for generating shots from the

point and feeding cross-ice cycles.