The pick was Matthew Schaefer from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, the first defenseman they selected No. 1 since Denis ...

New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche has already made one big trade, but it could continue mid-season with names like JG Pageau ...

NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, ...

Islanders GM Mathieu Darche confirmed the team's unwavering commitment to drafting defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first ...

It’s been a whirlwind few months for the New York Islanders, from parting ways with Lou Lamoriello to winning the NHL draft lottery and trading Noah Dobson; there have been a lot of changes on Long ...

The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer of Stoney Creek, Ont., to a three-year, entry level ...

Welcome back to THN.com's Buffalo Sabres site. In recent days and weeks, we've been focusing on the teams the Sabres will square off against next season. And in today's file, we're turning our ...

The New York Islanders were the center of the 2025 NHL offseason in some respects. They owned the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

The New York Islanders walked away from the 2025 NHL Draft seemingly as the big winners with three huge picks in the opening round. Including the No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders ...