Los Angeles – The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose ...

Just over a year ago, 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 ...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the ...

LOS ANGELES --Matthew Schaefer has been voted onto the Island. Schaefer, a defenseman with Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, was selected No. 1 by the New York Islanders in the 2025 Upper Deck ...

1. New York Islanders draft pick. Matthew Schaefer — Erie defenseman. ... The second through seventh rounds are on Saturday, June 28, starting at noon ET. Draft is decentralized.

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Just over a year ago, Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL player. The 17-year ...

1. New York Islanders draft pick. Matthew Schaefer — Erie defenseman. ... 28. Winnipeg Jets draft pick. Sascha Boumedienne — Boston University defenseman.

The New York Islanders selected Erie (Pennsylvania) Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27.. He's the first defenseman to be taken first ...

Islanders make Matthew Schaefer the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft: ‘Unbelievable hockey player’ By . Ethan Sears. Published June 27, 2025. Updated June 28, 2025, 12:49 a.m. ET.

The New York Islanders selected Erie (Pennsylvania) Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 overall pick of the NHL draft on June 27. He's the first defenseman to be taken first overall ...