Matthew Schaefer, the 17-year-old number one draft pick honored his late mother who died 16 months ago from breast cancer.

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman ...

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

After weeks of excitement, anticipation and speculation, the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer with the first pick ...

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

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 ...

The New York Islanders are poised to make the top pick in an NHL draft that is packed with talent while missing a few staples ...

The New York Islanders have the No. 1 pick after winning the draft lottery in May . The San Jose Sharks, who finished last in ...

The New York Islanders had the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's who they took with instant reactions from FloHockey's Chris Peters.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL Draft.. LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night ...

The New York Islanders kicked off the 2025 NHL Draft with the selection of defenseman Matthew Schaefer out of the Ontario Hockey League. The Islanders surprisingly won the lottery to secure the ...