<p>Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, and the 2025 NHL Draft was anything but short on celebrity talent in the first round on Friday. </p>



<p>From Adam Sandler’s entrance as his Happy Gilmore character to make the Boston Bruins selection, to the recently crowned NBA champion Lu Dort announcing the trade, the celebrities brought a new edge to the first-ever decentralized NHL Draft. </p>



<p>Here are all the celebrities who made a pick, along with the players they announced for their respective teams.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1. New York Islanders – Gary Bettman</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Matthew Schaefer</p>



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<p>The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/new-york-islanders/news">New York Islanders</a> did not go with a special celebrity on their first overall selection of Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. San Jose Sharks  – Bayley</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michael Misa's heading to Shark territory! 🦈 <br><br>📺: 2025 Upper Deck <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNPlus</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TVASports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TVASports</a> <a href="https://t.co/tfwMmxbehG">pic.twitter.com/tfwMmxbehG</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1938741958270210079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Michael Misa, (No. 30) Joshua Ravensbergen</p><div class="injected-ad injected-video" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="0" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="135"></div>



<p>The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/san-jose-sharks/line-combinations">San Jose Sharks</a> brought out Bayley from the WWE to announce their selection of Michael Misa and she later returned to announce Joshua Ravensbergen. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3. Chicago Blackhawks – Jeremy Roenick </strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Anton Frondell</p>



<p>The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/chicago-blackhawks/line-combinations">Chicago Blackhawks</a> stayed on the ice with their celebrity selection, bringing out Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick to announce their selection of Anton Frondell. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4. Utah Mammoth – Tony Finau</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to the <a href="https://twitter.com/utahmammoth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@utahmammoth</a>, Caleb Desnoyers! 🙌 <br><br>📺: 2025 Upper Deck <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNPlus</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TVASports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TVASports</a> <a href="https://t.co/pPIHg5hfxd">pic.twitter.com/pPIHg5hfxd</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1938746571807461427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Caleb Desnoyers</p>



<p>The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/utah-mammoth/line-combinations">Utah Mammoth</a> kept things local with PGA golfer Tony Finau, who emphatically announced the selection of Caleb Desnoyers over a video call. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5. Nashville Predators – Shea Weber, George Kittle, Jordan Davis</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Picks: </strong>Brady Martin, (No. 21) Cameron Reid, (No. 26) Ryker Lee </p>



<p>Longtime <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/nashville-predators/line-combinations">Nashville Predators</a> blueliner Shea Weber took a break from his golf game to call in and pick Brady Martin at fifth overall. However, Martin couldn’t attend the Draft, due to his duties on his farm in Elmira, Ont. </p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="1" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="154"></div>



<p>Later on, the Predators acquired the No. 21 pick from the Ottawa Senators and turned to NFL tight end George Kittle to make the pick to claim Cameron Reid, before wrapping up their night with the 26th overall selection of Ryker Lee, as announced by country music star Jordan Davis. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>6. Philadelphia Flyers – Charles Barkley</strong>, <strong>Brandon Graham</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A legendary moment. <br><br>Charles Barkley welcomes Porter Martone to the City of Brotherly Love. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/5EBBvTJQh1">pic.twitter.com/5EBBvTJQh1</a></p>— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1938752822117367883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Picks:</strong> Porter Martone, (No. 12) Jack Nesbitt </p>



<p>The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/philadelphia-flyers/line-combinations">Philadelphia Flyers</a> brought out some big hitters for their two selections, with legendary NBA player and broadcaster Charles Barkley announcing the selection of Porter Martone and two-time NFL Super Bowl Champion and legendary Philadelphia Eagle Brandon Graham announcing Jack Nesbitt. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>7. Boston Bruins – Adam Sandler</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh, Happy day.<br><br>Who we picking, Mr. Gilmore?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/2K62fWGruA">pic.twitter.com/2K62fWGruA</a></p>— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1938751077601386548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick: </strong>James Hagens</p>



<p>Few hockey-loving movie stars are as well endeared as Happy Gilmore, and<a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/boston-bruins/line-combinations"> Adam Sandler</a> selected James Hagens in complete movie golfer form, having to be cut off from the broadcast after dancing around with his golf club. </p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="2" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="166"></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8. Seattle Kraken – Jerry Bruckheimer</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Jake O’Brien</p>



<p>Fresh off producing the new F1 movie, filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer announces the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/seattle-kraken/line-combinations">Seattle Kraken</a>‘s selection of Jake O’Brien.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9. Buffalo Sabres – Goo Goo Dolls</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Radim Mrtka</p>



<p>Famed rock band, the Goo Goo Dolls, stepped onto the stage live in Los Angeles to announce Radim Mrtka as the latest addition to the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/buffalo-sabres/line-combinations">Buffalo Sabres</a>‘ prospect pool. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10. Anaheim Ducks – Joshua Jackson, Marguerite Moreau </strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Roger McQueen</p>



<p>Joshua Jackson and Marguerite Moreau from the film “The Mighty Ducks” flew in perfect tandem formation to announce the selection of Roger McQueen, who had visited Disneyland just days before the NHL Draft. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>11. Pittsburgh Penguins – Kris Letang and his son, Alex</strong></h3>



<p><a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/pittsburgh-penguins/line-combinations">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> defenseman Kris Letang and his son Alex made the pick for Benjamin Kindel and came back at the No. 22 and No. 24 pick to grab Bill Zonnon and William Horcoff.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>13. Detroit Red Wings – Dave Coulier</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks for the assist, <a href="https://twitter.com/DaveCoulier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaveCoulier</a>! <a href="https://t.co/VkvqPmsO15">pic.twitter.com/VkvqPmsO15</a></p>— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) <a href="https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1938770755111788643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Carter Bear</p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="3" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="133"></div>



<p>Dave Coulier made his <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/detroit-red-wings/line-combinations">Detroit Red Wings</a> jersey famous on the sitcom “Full House,” and brought it to the big stage, announcing the pick of Carter Bear virtually from Little Caesars Arena. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>14. Columbus Blue Jackets – Meredith Gaudreau</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A standing ovation for Meredith Gaudreau as she announces Jackson Smith to the Columbus Blue Jackets 💙 <a href="https://t.co/gIeL6mRQJu">pic.twitter.com/gIeL6mRQJu</a></p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1938767992768065962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Jackson Smith, (No. 20) Pyotr Andreyanov</p>



<p>The widow of Johnny Gaudreau, Meredith Gaudreau, announced the selection of Jackson Smith in one of the more emotional moments of the first round of the NHL Draft. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>15. Vancouver Canucks – Mikael Samuelsson</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick: </strong>Braeden Cootes</p>



<p>Former <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/vancouver-canucks/line-combinations">Vancouver Canucks </a>defenseman Mikael Samuelsson made the first Canadian pick of the NHL Draft, announcing the selection of Braeden Cootes.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>16. New York Islanders – Kevin Connolly</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Picks: </strong>Victor Eklund, (No. 17) Kashawn Aitcheson</p>



<p>The<a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/new-york-islanders/news"> New York Islanders</a> had back-to-back picks in the first round at No. 16 and No. 17, and used actor Kevin Connolly to select Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Midway through, NBA champion and famed Montreal native Lu Dort also made a cameo appearance to help announce the Noah Dobson trade. </p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="4" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="170"></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>18. Calgary Flames – Lanny McDonald</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Cole Reschny, (No. 32) Cullen Potter</p>



<p>One of the most famous former <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/calgary-flames/line-combinations">Calgary Flames</a>, Lanny McDonald might be known for making the calls for new inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but he turned to the other side of a player’s career at the NHL Draft, announcing Cole Reschny at 18th overall, before returning to announce Cullen Potter with the final pick of the first round. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>19. St. Louis Blues – Nikki Glaser</strong></h3>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Comedian Nikki Glaser announced the 19th pick in the NHL draft for the St. Louis Blues 🙌 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/f2Exgxezly">pic.twitter.com/f2Exgxezly</a></p>— espnW (@espnW) <a href="https://twitter.com/espnW/status/1938780486442094818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Justin Carbonneau</p>



<p>Actor and comedian Nikki Glaser cracked a few jokes as she announced the first-round pick for the St. Louis Blues, unveiling Justin Carbonneau as the newest Blues youngster. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>23. Ottawa Senators – Tom Green</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Logan Hensler</p>



<p>Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green brought his dog on screen to announce the Ottawa Senators’ selection of Logan Hensler at No. 23 overall in Friday’s NHL Draft. </p><div class="injected-ad" data-nn-ad-tech-injection-count="5" data-nn-ad-tech-max-gap="130" data-nn-ad-tech-current-gap="152"></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>28. Winnipeg Jets – Eric Comrie</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Sascha Boumedienne</p>



<p>The Winnipeg Jets brought out backup goaltender Eric Comry to make the 28th overall pick, grabbing Sascha Boumedienne.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>31. LA Kings – Isaiah Mustafa</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Henry Brzustewicz</p>



<p>It took the LA Kings until the 31st pick to make their first selection, and they turned to former football player, turned actor, Isaiah Mustafa to read the name of Henry Brzustewicz.</p>
