NHL Draft 2025 live updates: Round 2-7 start time, latest mock draft, predictions and news
Greetings, hockey fans! Welcome to The Athletic 's live coverage of the 2025 NHL Draft's second through seventh rounds.
The final day of the NHL Draft represents the welcoming of a new generation of hockey players. It's a lifelong dream achieved for these young athletes and their families.
You've come to the right place for all the sights, sounds, news and analysis. Follow along as we build up to the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft.
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