Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer ascends to the No. 1 position in Craig Button's latest 2025 NHL draft ranking, showcasing his impressive skills and potential. Meanwhile, Djurgardens forward Anton Frondell climbs to No. 2, demonstrating his own talent and leadership qualities.
Matthew Schaefer , a defenseman for the Erie Otters , has climbed to the top spot in TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button 's 2025 NHL draft ranking for the third consecutive time. This marks a shift from previous No. 1 contenders, Brampton Steelheads forward Porter Martone (November) and Boston College center James Hagens (September). Schaefer's impressive performance this season, with seven goals and 22 points in 17 games, has solidified his position as a top prospect.
Schaefer's talent extends beyond the OHL. He has secured victories in the U17, U18, and Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournaments, showcasing his dominance on the international stage. Despite a setback with a collarbone injury sustained during the World Junior Championship, which will sideline him for the next few months, Button remains confident in Schaefer's ability to make a significant impact on the game. Button describes Schaefer as a player who can control the game regardless of the situation or opponent. At number two on Button's list is Djurgardens forward Anton Frondell, who jumps from fifth place in November's ranking. Frondell, who recovered from a knee injury earlier in the season, has been performing well, skating in 13 games for Djurgardens in Sweden with three goals and three assists. He also represented Sweden at the World Junior A Challenge, contributing two goals and four points in five games to help his team secure a silver medal. Like Schaefer, Frondell possesses the ability to control the game, drawing comparisons to Aleksander Barkov. Button praises Frondell's thickness, size, assertiveness, and intelligence, highlighting his potential to be a crucial asset to any team, even if he doesn't rack up 100 points
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