Kashawn Aitcheson was pure value at No, 17. His love of open ice hitting is going to make him a fan favorite from the second he joins the organization, and he’s a brilliant complement to Schaefer, who plays a more positional, control style game. There’s a very real chance Schaefer and Aitcheson can be a top line pairing for the next decade.

The 2025 NHL Draft is a wrap. After two days and seven rounds worth of picks, each team has selected its newest members to join their squad for the future with some prospects ready to hit the ice now and some needing more time to develop their games.

Welcome to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft! Keep tabs on all the action here with a live draft tracker with grades.