Otters’ Schaefer Selected First Overall by Islanders in 2025 NHL Draft

Otters’ Schaefer selected first overall by Islanders in 2025 NHL draft

NHL draft: Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with No 1 overall pick during emotional ceremony

Defenseman’s endured several deaths in recent yearsIslanders picked three times in opening roundThe New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the ceremony in Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. Continue reading...

Matthew Schaefer goes to New York Islanders in first NHL Draft pick

The Islanders selected the gifted 17-year-old defenseman first overall Friday night, kicking off an NHL draft with a beautiful moment felt across the breadth of...

Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ribbon.

Islanders fans celebrate start of Matthew Schaefer in grand fashion at UBS Arena NHL draft party

Mathieu Darche called the shots from the makeshift war room in the Islanders’ dressing room at UBS Arena, and hundreds of fans reacted to his decisions from just a few dozen yards away.

Islanders select blueliner Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft

The Islanders picked defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the OHL's Erie Otters with the first overall pick in the draft.