Things took a turn toward this direction at the March trade deadline. The Islanders traded Brock Nelson to the Colorado ...

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft.

The New York Islanders defied the odds when they won May’s NHL draft lottery. Their chances were listed at less than 3.5%. Based on multiple mock drafts, though, the odds were even smaller the ...

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

Matthew Schaefer, drafted first by the New York Islanders, middle, stands between Michael Misa ... Center Caleb Desnoyers went fourth to the Utah Mammoth, who moved up 10 spots in the draft lottery.

Barely a month into his new role, first-time GM Mathieu Darche has the opportunity to add a young, NHL-ready cornerstone to a team that was just two points out of contention before collapsing down ...

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 ...

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otter chosen with the No. 1 overall pick in an NHL draft.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters as the first-overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft, and the youngster was rightfully emotional about the moment.

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.

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose ...

Noah Dobson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens by the New York Islanders on Friday and signed an eight-year, $76 million ...