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2025 NHL Draft

San Jose Sharks Draft Michael Misa | NHL Draft Instant Analysis

San Jose Sharks Draft Michael Misa | NHL Draft Instant Analysis

The San Jose Sharks had the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's who they took with instant reactions from FloHockey's Chris Peters.

Jun 27, 2025 by Chris Peters
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The 2025 NHL Draft opened Friday, June 27, with teams across the league making key selections to shape their future rosters. Front offices emphasized youth, potential and long-term development, with scouts and executives closely watching how the first round unfolded. 

The annual event continues to serve as a pivotal moment for rebuilding franchises and playoff contenders alike, offering a chance to add foundational pieces.

 As expected, several top prospects came off the board early, drawing attention from fans and analysts around the league. 

Here's analysis on the San Jose Sharks' 2025 NHL Draft first-round pick.

No. 2 San Jose Sharks Select: Michael Misa, C, Saginaw Spirit

Scouting Report

A highly-skilled center with an astoundingly productive season in the OHL, Misa has been picked apart for years as an exceptional status player. But he saved his best junior season for his last and he’s put himself in the discussion to go as high as No. 1. Misa can score, he has excellent hands and an ability to spot plays. He processes the game at speed and when he’s got his competitive drive going, he can play a physical enough game to really put pressure on opposing players. He’ll still need work on his two-way play, but his offensive know-how, speed and improving strength have all put him on track to be a top-line player in the NHL.

Instant Analysis

There was a ton of debate about whether the Sharks would select Misa or Anton Frondell. After so much smoke that they were going to take Frondell and many other teams around the league thinking they would take Frondell, Misa -- the consensus No. 2 prospect ended up being the pick. He is one of the best players in the draft, had an incredibly strong season and now moves into a team with superstar forward talent led by Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. He is a center naturally, but there is some debate on if he will stick there full time. I think he will. He has the skating, the skill and the ability to compete. He'll likely slot in as the long-term No. 2 center behind Celebrini allowing Will Smith to potentially be pushed over to the wing where he can be a play-driving playmaker.

The 2025 NHL Draft Order

Round 1

  • 1. NY Islanders
  • 2. San Jose
  • 3. Chicago
  • 4. Utah
  • 5. Nashville
  • 6. Philadelphia
  • 7. Boston
  • 8. Seattle
  • 9. Buffalo
  • 10. Anaheim
  • 11. Pittsburgh
  • 12. Pittsburgh (from VAN via NYR)
  • 13. Detroit
  • 14. Columbus
  • 15. Vancouver
  • 16. NY Islanders (From MON via CGY)
  • 17. NY Islanders (From MON)
  • 18. Calgary (from NJD)
  • 19. St. Louis
  • 20. Columbus (from MIN)
  • 21. Ottawa
  • 22. Philadelphia (from COL)
  • 23. Nashville (from TBL)
  • 24. Los Angeles
  • 25. Chicago (from TOR)
  • 26. Nashville (from VGK via SJS)
  • 27. Washington
  • 28. Winnipeg
  • 29. Carolina
  • 30. San Jose (from DAL)
  • 31. Philadelphia (from EDM)
  • 32. Calgary (from FLA)

Round 2

  • 33. San Jose
  • 34. Chicago
  • 35. Nashville
  • 36. Philadelphia
  • 37. Washington (from BOS)
  • 38. Seattle
  • 39. Buffalo
  • 40. Philadelphia (from ANA)
  • 41. Montreal (from PIT)
  • 42. NY Islanders
  • 43. NY Rangers
  • 44. Detroit
  • 45. Anaheim (from CBJ via PHI)
  • 46. Utah
  • 47. Vancouver
  • 48. Philadelphia (from CGY)
  • 49. Montreal
  • 50. New Jersey
  • 51. Boston (from STL via PIT and EDM)
  • 52. Minnesota
  • 53. San Jose (from OTT)
  • 54. Calgary (from COL via WSH)
  • 55. Nashville (from TBL)
  • 56. Tampa Bay (from LAK)
  • 57. Seattle (from TOR via UTA and TBL)
  • 58. Vegas
  • 59. Pittsburgh (from WSH)
  • 60. Anaheim (from WPG via NJD)
  • 61. Boston (from CAR via COL)
  • 62. Chicago (from DAL)
  • 63. New Jersey (from EDM via UTA)
  • 64. Toronto (from FLA)

Round 3

  • 65. Vancouver (from SJS via VGK and NYR)
  • 66. Chicago
  • 67. Nashville
  • 68. Philadelphia
  • 69. Boston
  • 70. NY Rangers (from SEA)
  • 71. Buffalo
  • 72. Anaheim
  • 73. Pittsburgh
  • 74. NY Islanders
  • 75. Detroit (from NYR via UTA)
  • 76. Detroit
  • 77. Columbus
  • 78. Utah
  • 79. Montreal (from VAN)
  • 80. Calgary
  • 81. Montreal
  • 82. Montreal (from NJD)
  • 83. Edmonton (from STL)
  • 84. Pittsburgh (from MIN via PHI and NSH)
  • 85. Pittsburgh (from OTT via STL)
  • 86. Toronto (from COL via NSH and SJS)
  • 87. Carolina (from TBL)
  • 88. Los Angeles
  • 89. NY Rangers (from TOR via ANA)
  • 90. New Jersey (from VGK)
  • 91. Vegas (from WSH)
  • 92. Winnipeg
  • 93. Washington (from CAR)
  • 94. Dallas
  • 95. San Jose (from EDM)
  • 96. Ottawa (from FLA)

Round 4

  • 97. Ottawa (from SJS)
  • 98. Chicago
  • 99. New Jersey (from NSH)
  • 100. Boston (from PHI via TOR)
  • 101. Anaheim (from BOS via DET)
  • 102. Seattle
  • 103. Buffalo
  • 104. Anaheim
  • 105. Pittsburgh
  • 106. NY Islanders
  • 107. Chicago (from NYR)
  • 108. Montreal (from DET)
  • 109. Columbus
  • 110. Utah
  • 111. NY Rangers (from VAN via COL)
  • 112. Florida (from CGY)
  • 113. Montreal
  • 114. New Jersey
  • 115. San Jose (from STL via CBJ)
  • 116. Buffalo (from MIN via ANA)
  • 117. Vancouver (from OTT via EDM)
  • 118. Colorado
  • 119. Detroit (from TBL)
  • 120. Los Angeles
  • 121. Minnesota (from TOR)
  • 122. Vegas
  • 123. Washington
  • 124. San Jose (from WPG via DAL)
  • 125. Carolina
  • 126. Dallas
  • 127. Tampa Bay (from EDM)
  • 128. Florida

Round 5

  • 129. Florida (from SJS)
  • 130. Pittsburgh (from CHI via TOR and WSH)
  • 131. Nashville
  • 132. Philadelphia
  • 133. Boston
  • 134. Seattle
  • 135. Buffalo
  • 136. Anaheim
  • 137. Toronto (from PIT)
  • 138. NY Islanders
  • 139. NY Rangers
  • 140. Detroit
  • 141. Minnesota (from CBJ)
  • 142. Utah
  • 143. Vancouver
  • 144. Calgary
  • 145. Montreal
  • 146. Dallas (from NJD)
  • 147. St. Louis
  • 148. Pittsburgh (from MIN via NYR)
  • 149. Ottawa
  • 150. San Jose (from COL)
  • 151. Tampa Bay
  • 152. Los Angeles
  • 153. Toronto
  • 154. Vegas
  • 155. Washington
  • 156. Winnipeg
  • 157. Philadelphia (from CAR)
  • 158. Dallas
  • 159. Anaheim (from EDM)
  • 160. Florida

Round 6

  • 161. New Jersey (from SJS)
  • 162. Chicago
  • 163. Nashville
  • 164. Philadelphia
  • 165. Boston
  • 166. NY Rangers (from SEA)
  • 167. Buffalo
  • 168. Anaheim
  • 169. Pittsburgh
  • 170. NY Islanders
  • 171. NY Rangers
  • 172. Detroit
  • 173. Columbus
  • 174. Utah
  • 175. Vancouver
  • 176. Calgary
  • 177. Montreal
  • 178. New Jersey
  • 179. St. Louis
  • 180. Minnesota
  • 181. Ottawa
  • 182. Nashville (from COL)
  • 183. Carolina (from TBL)
  • 184. Los Angeles
  • 185. Toronto
  • 186. Vegas
  • 187. Vegas (from WSH)
  • 188. Winnipeg
  • 189. Carolina
  • 190. Dallas
  • 191. Edmonton
  • 192. Florida

Round 7

  • 193. Tampa Bay (from SJS)
  • 194. Chicago
  • 195. Buffalo (from NSH)
  • 196. Los Angeles (from PHI)
  • 197. Chicago (from BOS)
  • 198. Seattle
  • 199. Buffalo
  • 200. Anaheim
  • 201. Pittsburgh
  • 202. NY Islanders
  • 203. NY Rangers
  • 204. Detroit
  • 205. Columbus
  • 206. Tampa Bay (from UTA)
  • 207. Vancouver
  • 208. Calgary
  • 209. Montreal
  • 210. San Jose (from NJD)
  • 211. Detroit (from STL)
  • 212. Tampa Bay (from MIN)
  • 213. Ottawa
  • 214. Colorado
  • 215. Tampa Bay
  • 216. Los Angeles
  • 217. Toronto
  • 218. Columbus (from VGK)
  • 219. Buffalo (from WSH via SJS)
  • 220. Winnipeg
  • 221. Carolina
  • 222. Dallas
  • 223. Edmonton
  • 224. Florida

How To Watch The 2025 NHL Draft

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft will be televised exclusively on the NHL Network as well as ESPN and ESPN+ beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 27. Rounds 2-7 will be on NHL Network and ESPN+. 

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