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2025 NHL Draft First Round Recap: Red Wings Select Forward; Wolverine, Spartans Among Top 32 Picks

  • The 2025 NHL Draft was held over two days, June 27 and 28, at the Peacock Theater located in Los Angeles; the opening round began on June 27 at 7 p.m. ET and was broadcast on ESPN.
  • On May 5, the New York Islanders jumped from the 10th position to secure the first overall pick in the draft lottery and chose Matthew Schaefer, a highly ranked defenseman.
  • The Detroit Red Wings, holding the 13th overall pick, chose winger Carter Bear from the Everett Silvertips, aiming to strengthen after missing playoffs for nine years.
  • ESPN analysts praised several picks; Steve Yzerman called Bear an intelligent, skilled goal-scorer, and Kevin Weekes said the selection added both skill and grit.
  • Trades included Don Waddell sending Daniil Tarasov to Florida for a fifth-round pick, reflecting roster adjustments before Friday's trade deadline, signaling ongoing team rebuilding.
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Detroit Free Press broke the news in Detroit, United States on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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