Noah Read News: Surprise Round 3 selection

Read was the 72nd overall pick by Anaheim in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

OHL London players can get a bump in the drafting order, according to some pundits, and it feels like that may be the case here. Read, who won the Memorial Cup with the Knights this past season, was the No. 157-ranked North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting. He had just 10 goals and 26 points in 45 games for London, although Read's game is more about energy and speed than scoring. He represents a long-term lottery ticket for the Ducks.