Open Extended ReactionsWith the book closed on the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, we're again afforded the opportunity to evaluate what several prominent prospects offer within the fantasy hockey arena. Beyond the top pick, most top picks play at the center position, and many of whom will prove versatile and valuable to fantasy managers in years to come. Most significant to fantasy managers, Schaefer projects to execute himself as a top-15 defenseman by checking categorical boxes across the board. Fantasy managers will get a better sense of how his back is holding up through next season. Other first-round selections with projected fantasy upside: Carter Bear, F, Detroit Red Wings; Viktor Eklund, F, New York Islanders