After spending big in NHL Free Agency, this team expected to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the Predators turn their attention to the 2025 NHL Draft. Nashville lost to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.

Kane spent most of his draft year as an 18-year-old while Misa just turned 18 last month. Among U-18 skaters, Misa’s scoring output ranks fifth since 1980, with only players like Eric Lindros and Marc Savard ahead of him.

Plus, the prospects from this class with a chance to play in the NHL next year and how this draft stacks up historically.

In 2000 and 2007, their respective high picks of Lars Jonsson (No. 7) and Zach Hamill (No. 8) proved to be busts.

Top 50 prospects can attend decentralized event; selections will meet team representatives in virtual reality room

In the Montreal Canadiens' case, having two first-round picks gives them a rare opportunity to make multiple high-impact selections.

As the Bruins' season slips away, the focus now turns to the team landing a top-10 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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