Perhaps the most fascinating player left on either board is defenseman Bowen Byram, a restricted free agent who has been the topic of trade speculation for weeks. Most of the other top restricted free agents are expected to remain with their teams, but Byram appears to be the one set for a move.

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The 2025 NHL Draft begins on June 27 with the first round from Los Angeles, with a major trade already impacting the order before the first pick is made by the New York Islanders.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported the Boston Bruins "would certainly be open to bringing him back" and that the Leafs, along with the Bruins, "hope to talk to him" when the free agency window opens on Tuesday. Florida already brought back Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett. That makes bringing back Marchand the team's top priority.

And after a season of speaking with agents, scouts, coaches and family members, here is my final mock draft for the 2025 NHL Draft. Packed with intel, this two-round, 64-pick mock combines sourcing with my sense for team need and leanings,

Friday night's first round will broadcast from Los Angeles, but the Flyers top brass will be in Atlantic City.

The Nashville Predators added three players in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's what GM Barry Trotz said about the team's selections.

Just ask these three organizations, who took players in the top-10 of the NHL Draft and have nothing now to show for it.