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New York Islanders pick Matthew Schaefer First overall

Matthew Schaefer honors late mother after getting selected first overall by New York Islanders in NHL draft

Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL player. The 17-year-old was selected by the New York Islanders with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft on Friday in Los Angeles.

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Top 5 storylines from 2025 NHL Draft weekend, including Matthew Schaefer going No. 1 to Islanders

The selected players ranged from Matthew Schaefer, taken by the New York Islanders with the No. 1 pick and regarded as a future star, to Ygor Midlak, a goaltender who was the 224th and final selection by the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

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2025 NHL Draft tracker: Matthew Schaefer goes first, scouting reports on picks

New Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche also was busy before the draft. The Islanders traded defenseman Noah Dobson to Montreal for forward Emil Heineman and the Canadiens' two first-round picks. The Islanders used the picks to draft Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson.

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NHL mock draft 2025: Who's taken after Matthew Schaefer?

The New York Islanders are projected to take defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the top pick of the 2025 NHL draft. Who'll ...

Matthew Schaefer’s profile: Age, family, height, injury, OHL team and career highlights

Skating past setbacks and into the spotlight, Matthew Schaefer has turned a shortened season into a showcase of skill, grit, ...

Guide to the 2025 NHL Draft: How to watch, top prospects, and local story lines

All signs seem to be pointing to the Islanders making Matthew Schaefer the first defenseman to go No. 1 overall since the ...

Top NHL prospect Matthew Schaefer staying positive despite grief, injury

A testament to Schaefer’s perseverance: The 6-foot-2, 183-pound player from Hamilton has remained atop NHL Central Scouting’s rankings among North American skaters with the two-day draft opening on ...

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