Learn about Lewandowski ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft
Moving across the world away from your family, becoming fluent in a different language, and being one of the best hockey players amongst kids your age is something most people can’t fathom. Saskatoon Blades forward David Lewandowski is no ordinary person.
The Dusseldorf, GER forward was selected by the Blades with the final pick of the 2024 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft in July. Lewandowski signed with the Bridge City Bunch on October 8 and made his Western Hockey League (WHL) debut on October 12 at SaskTel Centre against the Moose Jaw Warriors. The left-handed shot’s first goal in North America came October 17 on the road against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The NHL draft-eligible winger put up 15 goals and 24 assists in 52 games his rookie season with the Blades. Lewandowski’s 39 points were second in rookie scoring on the team behind only WHL Rookie of the Year finalist Cooper Williams with 58. The Dusseldorf, GER native led the team in +/- his first season at +21.
Prior to signing with the Blades, Lewandowski recorded 15 goals, 33 assists, and 48 points in 33 games in 2023-24 with the DNL U20 League’s Düsseldorfer EG. The 6-foot-2 forward kept up over half a point-per-game pace in nine playoff games, scoring one goal and four assists. Lewandowski added ten points in 13 games on loan with ESC Moskitos Essen in the Germany3 league. His play earned him the league’s Rookie of the Year award at 16-years-old.
Lewandowski captured gold at the international stage with Germany last year at the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Championship Division 1A (WJC-U18 D1A). The German star put up two goals, five assists, and seven points in the tournament.
The German star represented his country internationally in August at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, AB. Lewandowski scored a goal and an assist in four games at the tournament. Lewandowski represented Germany at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships in Ottawa, ON, scoring two goals in five games.
David’s father, Eduard Lewandowski, played more than 20 professional seasons in Europe, including stops in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), and multiple World Championships including an Olympic Games in 2006.
Lewandowski ranked 51st overall amongst North American skaters in April on NHL Central Scouting’s final list ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, CA. Round 1 of the NHL Entry is Friday, June 27 at 5:00pm MT. Rounds 2-7 are the following day beginning at 10:00am MT.
