Jimmy Lombardi – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Defensively, Lombardi’s play is more consistent. His strong skating ability and vision on the ice help him position himself in a good spot to help break up plays in the slot, and his relentless motor has made him a force against opponents when they have the puck. His strong stickhandling and solid skating have helped him become a good breakout option, whether as an outlet pass or leading a rush out of the defensive zone.

Overall, Lombardi has shown a lot of promise. His work ethic and mindset have earned him more trust from his coaches throughout his draft year, and he’s now taken on a more prominent role in five-on-five situations and on special teams. He has served as one of the Firebirds’ top penalty-killers and is solid on the power play. Becoming more consistent could help take him to another level, much like Amadeus Lombardi did in his season following being drafted in 2022.

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Jimmy Lombardi- NHL Draft Projection

Lombardi’s overall game has made him a top-100 prospect in the NHL Central Scouting’s rankings among North American players. Still, offensively, his lack of consistency will probably make him a middle-round pick in June, likely in the fourth round.

Quotables

“Lombardi exhibits elite game processing and anticipation. He excels in creating opportunities for his teammates and has a knack for recovering loose pucks, making him a valuable asset in both offensive and defensive situations.”- Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers

“While his offensive contributions are improving, refining his playmaking, passing and shooting will be critical for his development. Defensively, Lombardi demonstrates commitment by skating hard to backcheck and disrupt opponents’ attacks, with his defensive awareness standing out as a particular strength.”- Mike Kennedy, Future Considerations

Strengths

Under Construction- Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

Lombardi’s energy and high IQ, along with his tools, should help make him, at worst, a bottom-six NHL player. Development with his shot and work at the faceoff dot could help turn him into a third-liner who can serve on the penalty kill and provide some secondary energy and offense at the NHL level.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk: 2/5 Reward: 3.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense: 5/10 Defense: 6/10

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