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Grading Islanders’ 2025 NHL Draft class
The Islanders started the NHL Draft with Matthew Schaefer at first overall and made nine picks overall. What is their draft ...
In Ivan Ryabkin, Hurricanes drafted the ultimate NHL risk-reward prospect
The skilled Russian center has more red flags than a short-track race -- effort, attitude, conditioning -- but the Hurricanes ...
Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mom with kiss, promise
After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ribbon. The symbol ...
Winners and losers from 2025 NHL Draft first round: Islanders get an impressive haul
Welcome to my pick-by-pick breakdown of the 2025 NHL Draft’s first round. Over the next two days, I’ll review and rank the ...
‘Energized’ Flyers fans turn up in big numbers for the team’s draft party in Atlantic City
I love the pick,” fan Tom Hallowell, 39, said of drafting Porter Martone. All proceeds from the event will support growing ...
2025 NHL Draft tracker: Matthew Schaefer goes first, scouting reports on picks
New Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche also was busy before the draft. The Islanders traded defenseman Noah Dobson to ...
NHL draft: Islanders take Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick
New York uses its first No. 1 selection since 2009 on the 17-year-old defenseman, while San Jose takes high-scoring center Michael Misa at No. 2 and Chicago selects Swedish forward Anton Frondell ...
Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
Schaefer played only 17 games last season before breaking his collarbone in December, but Schaefer’s acumen on both ends of ...
Top San Jose Sharks draft pick makes his No. 1 goal clear for this fall
San Jose Sharks added another player in Michael Misa they hope can be a future cornerstone of the organization ...