The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.

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 symbol of breast cancer awareness was the New York Islanders' tribute to his mother, Jennifer, who died of the disease just 16 months ago. The No. 1 pick kissed the ribbon and modestly pointed ...

The New York Islanders selected gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.. High-scoring center Michael Misa went second to the San Jose Sharks, and the ...

Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to cancer 16 months ago. When the No. 1 pick pulled on his Islanders sweater for the first time, he kissed the pink ribbon patch on the chest ...