The 2025 NHL Draft concluded Saturday and while it will take some time to truly determine the real winners and losers of this class, we have some snap reactions based on the weekend’s events.

It was a busy weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs despite their limited draft capital, selecting Tinus Luc Koblar, a 6-foot-4 centre out of Sweden’s Leksands IF with the No. 64 selection. Koblar says he looks up to Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, while Maple Leafs scouting director Mark Leach raved about his ability to get to the net.

How is this about the Leafs? Good question! This post is about the other teams, as the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings were among the major winners of this year’s draft.

Here’s how the Atlantic Division fared, with a major assist from Daily Faceoff prospect expert Steven Ellis.

It was just a year ago when James Hagens was considered the presumptive top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Hagens dropped to the No. 7 pick and it was no fault of his own, rather that Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa and Anton Frondell all took major strides during their draft year. Schaefer excelled in limited showings and cemented the No. 1 status before Christmas. Hagens is still an elite offensive talent who projects as a Jack Hughes facsimile. While my personal belief is that Misa will become the best player in the class, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Hagens emerges as the clear standout down the line.

William Moore was considered a first-round talent for most of the year and the Bruins received excellent value at No. 51. Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Bruins’ haul, giving the team an A- grade.

Carter Bear is an electric scorer who could reasonably contribute to a Red Wings team relatively soon, during a time where the team needs to break out of its rebuilding phase. Detroit also acquired goaltender John Gibson in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Red Wings’ class:

Radim Mrtka is a huge defenceman who fits the archetype of what they want from their blueline, while David Bedkowski could graduate as a real contributor down the line. There was some debate whether Mrtka should’ve been chosen ahead of Jackson Smith and Kashawn Aitcheson but it’s a moot point for now and the Sabres got their target.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Sabres’ haul:

Montreal is widely considered to have one of the best draft classes available, and it traded the No. 16 and No. 17 selections, along with forward Emil Heineman to the New York Islanders in exchange for Noah Dobson. It informed all of its activity entering the weekend, and the Canadiens still found solid value across the board. LJ Mooney is an outstanding skater who is extremely competitive with his diminutive figure as the only roadblock to a real NHL career.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Canadiens’ draft class:

Logan Hensler may be a steal for the Senators and could quickly join an ascending core. If you’re ready to feel old, Blake Vanek, Thomas Vanek’s son, went at No. 93, and perhaps could be an NHL contributor down the line. Hensler helps the Senators’ approximate the NHL’s median for this year’s class.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Senators’ draft class:

We’ve got you covered at The Leafs Nation, with comprehensive recaps of each pick, takeaways from Brad Treliving and Mark Leach’s media availability, while Alex Hobson wrote a great piece on William Belle, and the team’s attempt to change their DNA.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the newest Leafs. Ellis gave the Leafs a B- grade.

I was tempted to call the Lightning one of the losers, but Ethan Czata is a sneaky good pick, and Benjamin Rautiainen has impressed on the international stage. Tampa Bay slides down the list in part due to its relative lack of picks.

Here’s what Ellis wrote about the Lightning:

It’s impossible to call the two-time defending champions, losers, especially on a Leafs-centric outlet. Florida did its best with limited draft capital and Shamar Moses could graduate into a NHL contributor down the line.

Here’s Ellis’ recap: