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Islanders Select Defenseman Matthew Schaefer No. 1 at NHL Draft

  • The New York Islanders selected 17-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft held Friday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
  • The Islanders earned the first pick by winning the NHL Draft Lottery in May despite only a 3.5% chance, in a draft that lacked a centralized structure and had 32 teams mostly participating remotely.
  • The 6-foot-2 defenseman from Hamilton, Ontario, appeared in 17 games last season with the Erie Otters, tallying seven goals and 15 assists before sustaining a broken collarbone in December.
  • Islanders GM Mathieu Darche described Schaefer as an outstanding player and person, stating, "We want to push the pace, play aggressive," while Schaefer said, "I'm really competitive."
  • Following a trade of former defenseman Noah Dobson, the Islanders plan to build a roster around Schaefer by adding good skating players, signaling optimism for the team's future.
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The New York Islanders surprisingly win the first pick in the draft - and decide for the favourite. The German ice hockey talents hope in the next round.

The New York Islanders surprisingly win the first pick in the draft - and decide for the favourite. The German ice hockey talents hope in the next round.

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In 17 games last season, with the Otters of Erie, Schaefer scored 22 points, including seven goals.

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Sportico.com broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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