The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday in ...

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.

It was an emotional first round of the NHL Draft as 32 players experienced the culmination of a lifelong dream. Ryan Dixon takes a look at some winners and losers with Round 1 in the books.

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and ...

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

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.