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

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.

Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...

NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.

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 ...

New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft ...

The New York Islanders had the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's who they took with instant reactions from FloHockey's Chris Peters.

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.

The New York Islanders will headline the 2024 NHL Draft with the coveted No. 1 overall selection. With elite talent on the ...

With Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft in the books, the time has come to look at the winners and losers of the first round.