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 ...

After a victorious first round at the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders had six picks on Day 2. It started off with a bang -- figuratively and literally -- with the Islanders selecting punishing ...

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.

Corey Pronman evaluates the Islanders' picks at the 2025 NHL Draft.

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

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 ...

The Islanders kept on adding in the NHL draft’s first round. After the Noah Dobson trade to the Canadiens became official, the Islanders landed Swedish winger Victor Eklund at No. 16 and Canadian ...

Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the 2025 NHL draft.