Madison Capitols' winger Ryker Lee is the newest Nashville Predators prospect, taken at No. 26 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Ryker Lee, drafted No. 26 overall by the Predators, was surprised to see his friend Aidan Park get drafted by the Edmonton Oilers.

The Michigan State hockey program had five current or committed players taken in the first three rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft, including two late first-round selections. Incoming freshman Ryker Lee, who was the United States Hockey League Player of the Year while scoring 31 goals for the Madison Capitols,