The 2025 NHL Draft took place this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2025 Draft Day Trades

  • Friday: Carolina traded #29 overall to Chicago in exchange for #34, #62 (Ivan Ryabkin), and a fifth-round selection in 2027.
  • Saturday: Carolina traded #34 overall and #189 to Montreal in exchange for #41 (Semyon Frolov), #49 (Charlie Cerrato).
  • Saturday: Carolina traded #125 overall and a 2026 third-round selection to obtain pick #67 (Kurban Limatov).
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Carolina's 2025 Picks

Round
Pick
Name
Position
Amateur Team
2
41 (via trade from MTL)
Semyon Frolov
Goalie
Spartak Jr. (Russia)
2
49 (via trade from MTL)
Charlie Cerrato
Forward
Penn State (NCAA)
2
62 (via trade from CHI)
Ivan Ryabkin
Forward
Muskegon (USHL)
3
67 (via trade from LA)
Kurban Limatov
Defenseman
Dynamo Moscow (Russia)
3
87 (via trade with TBL)
Roman Bausov
Defenseman
Dynamo St. Petersburg (Russia)
6
183 (via trade with TBL)
Viggo Nordlund
Forward 
Skellefteå AIK (Sweden)
7
221
Filip Ekberg
Forward
Ottawa (OHL)

Draft News

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What They're Saying About The Canes' 2025 Draft Picks

Insight and quotes on the newest members of the organization's pipeline

Canes Pick Seven Players On Second Day Of Draft

Carolina selects four forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender in the final six rounds

Canes Acquire Three Picks From Chicago

Carolina heads to Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft now with seven picks

Need To Know: Canes at the 2025 NHL Draft

When is it? What picks do the Canes have?

NHL Announces Current Order of Selection For 2025 Draft

Carolina currently holds six picks at this year's event, beginning with #29 overall

Key 2025 Offseason Events & Times

Getting you set for the summer and what's to come