Corey Pronman details what to expect from the New York Islanders’ new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. 2025 ...

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

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 Islanders arrived in SoCal having already scored a victory by bucking the odds and moving up to snatch the first pick in ...

Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than ...