The first round of the 2025 NHL draft is in the books. Locally, the Red Wings added some skill and grit by selecting winger Carter Bear of the Everett Silvertips in the Western Hockey League. Michigan and Michigan State each produced first-round picks.

NHL Draft concluded, we end our coverage of this draft by way of draft grades. These grades are based on how I think the clubs did, based on my knowledge of the players selected. The only way I can fairly and reasonably go about this exercise is to assign grades based on which team added the most by way of draft picks to the organization.