There’s almost never a bad time to draft a centerman.
And that’s definitely true in 2025. We could see upwards of four of the top five picks being middlemen, but whether they’ll remain at that position once they crack the NHL is a different story. Teams often prefer players who play center because it’s much easier to have one transition into a winger if needed, rather than vice versa.
Today, we’re looking at the top 15 centers for the 2025 NHL Draft. Position designations are based on NHL Central Scouting’s final draft list, and the rankings are largely based on Daily Faceoff’s recent top 80 list. Michael Misa, James Hagens and Caleb Desnoyers lead a strong center group heading toward the NHL Draft in Los…