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

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

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

The Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first in the draft, but can they expect him to breakout in 2025-26? Who are other ...

Islanders GM Mathieu Darche confirmed the team's unwavering commitment to drafting defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first-overall pick in the 2025 ...

The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock Nelson for Calum ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made several moves this offseason in an effort to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Playing in the Metropolitan Division, the o ...

Newly appointed General manager Mathieu Darche addressed the New York Islanders' decision to draft defenseman Matthew ...

On Tuesday night, news broke that unrestricted free agent Victor Olofsson was getting close to choosing his team for the 2025 ...

Welcome to another edition of NHL Insights. The dog days of the offseason are here. While free agency is still ongoing, it has slowed significantly, allowing us to assess how teams have prepared ...

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 Islanders ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract.