The Hockey Writers' Dayton Reimer, Matthew Zator and Zach Martin get together to react to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft which saw Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders), Michael Misa (San Jose Sharks) and Anton Frondell (Chicago Blackhawks) go first, second and third overall respectively. They also discuss some surprises, favorite picks and the big talent still left over for the second round.

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