QMJHL Entry Draft getting closer

MONCTON – We're now three weeks away from the 2025 QMJHL Entry Draft.

This year's draft takes place June 6-7 at Quebec City's Videotron Centre. The first round will take place Friday evening followed by the remaining 11 rounds on Saturday.

The QMJHL website has posted this year's full draft order. Below is where the Saint John Sea Dogs are currently scheduled to pick.

Round 1, 1st overall

Round 1, 10th overall (via Cape Breton)

Round 2, 20th overall

Round 6, 94th overall

Round 6, 109th overall (via Rimouski)

Round 7, 112th overall

Round 9, 148th overall

Round 11, 184th overall

Round 12, 202nd overall

The Sea Dogs are expected to be receiving a third first-round pick prior to the draft.

This year's draft has been reduced to 12 rounds, down from the previous 14.

It certainly feels like forward Alexis Joseph is likely to be the first overall pick. Forward James Scantlebury, who some draft experts projected as the first overall pick, recently signed a USHL tender agreement with the Chicago Steel, making his QMJHL intentions uncertain. On that note, the Steel have lost their general manager/head coach to the NCAA, which may or may not impact Scantlebury's decision.

The draft – and trade – hype is sure to pick up in the next week or so. It will be a busy couple weeks for the league with Rimouski hosting this year's Memorial Cup from May 23 to June 1.