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Islanders select Matthew Schaefer No. 1

CNN on MSN · 32m

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.

Reuters on MSN · 4h

Matthew Schaefer goes No. 1 to Islanders in NHL draft

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday in Los Angeles. Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.

CBS Sports · 6h

2025 NHL Draft tracker: Picks, results from first round as Islanders takes Matthew Schaefer at No. 1

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, the Islanders selected Erie Otters (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer to help stabilize their back end for years to come. Schaefer registered seven goals and 15 assists to go along with a +21 rating in just 17 games this past season after dealing with a collarbone injury.

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Matthew Schaefer: Five things to know about Islanders' No. 1 draft pick

Schaefer has duplicated the feat of Connor McDavid — the Oilers’ superstar generally considered the best current player in ...

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Betting odds for 2025 NHL Draft: Will the Islanders bring home James Hagens?

In early May, the New York Islanders won the NHL’s Draft Lottery after entering with a 3.5% chance of the ping pong balls ...

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The Islanders history that shows everything that’s at stake with No. 1 pick

There’s no better way to get primed for Friday, when Matthew Schaefer is the favorite to go to the Island after a miracle ...

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