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Gophers NHL Draft: Tracking landing spots, how to watch and more

Minnesota will be well-represented once again at this year's NHL Draft.
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Jun 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL Draft 25 Los Angeles signage at the Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jun 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL Draft 25 Los Angeles signage at the Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2025 NHL Draft gets underway Friday night in Los Angeles, as Gophers hockey looks to make it 51 of the last 52 drafts with a player selected. Minnesota will be represented with anywhere from 5-7 future Gophers expected to hear their names called. Let's track all of their landing spots.

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The first round will begin at 6 p.m. CT on Friday night and will be broadcast on ESPN. Rounds 2-7 will begin on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT; that will be broadcast on NHL Network and ESPN+.

Jacob Rombach, defense: Nashville Predators (Round 2)

Rombach was selected by the Predators with the 35th overall pick on Saturday. The 6'6" defenseman played for the Lincoln Stars in the USHL last season.

Mace'o Phillips, defense: Calgary Flames (Round 3)

Phillips was selected by the Flames 80th overall in the third round. Another 6'6" defenseman, the Wayzata native and former Benilde-St. Margaret's standout has played in the U.S. National Team Development Program for the past couple years.

Mason Moe, forward: New Jersey Devils (Round 3)

Moe went 90th overall to the Devils. The Eden Prairie native is a left-shot center who had 43 points in 51 games for the USHL's Madison Capitols last season.

LJ Mooney, forward: Montreal Canadiens (Round 4)

Mooney went 113th overall to Montreal. A speedy 5'7" forward from Pennsylvania, he had 28 points in 26 games for the USNTDP last season.

Jacob Kvasnicka, forward: New York Islanders (Round 7)

Kvasnicka went 202nd overall to the Islanders. The 17-year-old Burnsville native is another USNTDP guy.

Finn McLaughlin, defense: Undrafted

Matthew Grimes, defense: Undrafted

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Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.

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