As the 2025 NHL Draft arrives on June 27 and 28, teams prepare to make their selections across seven rounds. But the real story lies in how many picks each franchise holds — a reflection of trades, strategies and rebuilding efforts.
Some clubs enter with a stacked arsenal of draft capital, using trades and shrewd management to secure multiple picks. Others head into the draft with fewer selections, having previously invested in veteran talent or package deals.
With the draft spread over two days—starting with the first round Friday night and the remaining six rounds on Saturday—each pick holds weight. How many picks a team controls could shape the future beyond just the summer spotlight.
How many picks are in the 2025 NHL Draft for each team?
Heading into the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27, teams hold varying numbers of picks that highlight their recent trades and rebuilding plans. The distribution of first-round and total picks offers insight into each franchise’s strategy:
| Teams | First Round Picks | Total Picks |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 9 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 7 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 10 |
| Calgary Flames | 2 | 7 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 5 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 9 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 0 | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 7 |
| Dallas Stars | 0 | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 9 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 0 | 3 |
| Florida Panthers | 0 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 7 |
| Minnesota Wild | 0 | 4 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 12 |
| Nashville Predators | 3 | 10 |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 6 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 7 |
| New York Rangers | 0 | 8 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 | 6 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 11 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 12 |
| San Jose Sharks | 2 | 9 |
| Seattle Kraken | 1 | 7 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 0 | 8 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0 | 6 |
| Utah Grizzlies | 1 | 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 7 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 0 | 6 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 5 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 5 |
