The NHL Central Scouting Bureau has projected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the top pick for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. The New York Islanders, surprisingly winning the draft lottery with only a 4% chance, will draft first, ahead of the San Jose Sharks, which had a 26% chance. This marks the first time the Islanders will make the first selection since 2009. Though Schaefer is favored for the pick, he is expected to play for Erie regardless of the draft outcome after recovering from a collarbone injury sustained while playing for Team Canada.
The New York Islanders defied the odds to win the NHL draft lottery, claiming the top pick for the first time since 2009, setting sights on defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
Matthew Schaefer, projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft, could join the infamous New York Islanders, highlighting the team's recent lottery success.
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