NHL Draft may have lacked the star power recent editions of the annual event had, but it didn't lack in intrigue.

New Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche also was busy before the draft. The Islanders traded defenseman Noah Dobson to ...

NHL Draft's inaugural decentralized format saw Matthew Schaefer selected first overall by the Islanders, honoring his family.

Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...

This mock draft has been updated to reflect a trade between Montreal and the Islanders on Friday. The Athletic has live ...

Breaking down the top storylines from the 2025 NHL Draft weekend, including major moves made by the New York Islanders.

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, the Islanders selected Erie Otters (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer to help stabilize ...

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

As Schaefer’s NHL prospects rose in 2023 while he was playing for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League, his billet ...

He is the total package as a skater. He has a phenomenal top gear and will push the pace with the puck through open ice. He ...

The Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer No. 1 in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's what to know about the defenseman who overcame a ...

NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.