The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 27-28 in Los Angeles, with the New York Islanders obtaining the No. 1 pick. They achieved this through a surprising lottery win that moved them up from No. 10. This marks the fifth time in franchise history they will select first overall. Matthew Schaefer is projected to be the top pick, praised as the best defenseman in the draft despite his limited season due to injury. He is expected to be a future NHL All-Star.
Matthew Schaefer is the No. 1 defense prospect in this Draft Class. He is the complete package playing a dynamic style that generates results and influences the outcome of games. Schaefer easily projects as a future All-Star in the NHL.
The Islanders were the big winners from the NHL Draft Lottery on May 5, moving up nine spots from No. 10, when they had just a 3.5 percent chance to do so.
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