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Bleacher Report · Feb 8, 2025

5 Best NHL Team Matches for Top 2025 Draft Prospects

Dennis Pajot/Getty ImagesProjecting NHL team fit for a prospect in his draft year is like trying to determine whether a souffle is going to turn out without giving in to temptation of opening the oven. Doing it anyway is a lot of fun, though; it stretches the analytical muscles and makes us take a step back and consider what an NHL team might need. As a rule, teams shouldn't necessarily draft for need early on in their selections; taking the best overall player available will garner the best results.

But at the same time, there's no denying that certain NHL prospect pools could do with one thing or another.

1. Philadelphia Flyers: Caleb Desnoyers — Center, Moncton Wildcats

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