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

NHL Draft starts Friday with Matthew Schaefer and more prospects taking the stage. Track every pick and trade.

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

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

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL draft. Schaefer was ...

Matthew Schaefer has been voted onto the Island. Schaefer, a defenseman with Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, was selected ...

Matthew Schaefer is officially the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 17-year-old star was selected by the New ...

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

Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.