The LA Kings selected defenseman Henry Brzustewicz with their first selection of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.. Brzustewicz was chosen with the 31st overall pick in the first round.

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 Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

With the Stanley Cup Finals in the rearview mirror, the NHL is officially in offseason mode with the 2025 NHL Draft set to take place on Friday evening in Los Angeles. The New York Islanders hold the No.