New York Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft‎

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.

The New York Islanders select Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft‎