LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose ...

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL draft. Schaefer was visibly emotional when he heard his name called at the top of the 2025 draft. A ...

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 overall pick in an NHL draft.

Matthew Schaefer, the 17-year-old number one draft pick honored his late mother who died 16 months ago from breast cancer.

The Islanders have the No. 1 pick after winning the draft lottery in May. The Sharks, who finished last in the overall standings, pick second followed by Chicago and Utah.

The Islanders started the NHL Draft with Matthew Schaefer at first overall and made nine picks overall. What is their draft ...

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is here, and, as expected, Matthew Schaefer was selected by the New York Islanders with ...

NHL Draft has officially come to an end. The New York Islanders entered Los Angeles with seven draft picks and one ...

So Darche has made a big move to kick off his tenure that could backfire, and what Darche does with those two additional picks will enter the equation. But hanging on to the #1 overall pick and ...

Ilya Sorokin has been a standout for the New York Islanders, but with the team looking to get younger, he was almost dealt at ...

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the New York Islanders’ new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. 2025 Draft Grade: A+. The Islanders brought the most clear, young talent ...

The New York Islanders will not be trading the No. 1 pick at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, general manager Mathieu Darche said Tuesday.