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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Matthew Schaefer is selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Islanders Sign No. 1 Overall Pick to ELC

Jon Alfano
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Aug 4, 2025
Jan 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Islanders Forward Dazzles on Golf Course

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Apr 10, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Islanders right wing Maxim Tsyplakov (7) celebrates his power play goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

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Nick Horwat
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Jul 25, 2025
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Matthew Schaefer is selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Islanders' Top Pick Competing for Roster Spot

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Jul 22, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh (89) handles the puck during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Mar 8, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) walks to the ice for warmups before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Islanders Goalie Has No Plans to Leave

Nick Horwat
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Jul 14, 2025

Apr 11, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (24) shoots the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Mar 24, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) plays the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Apr 2, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) warms up before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Best Signings of 2025 NHL Free Agency

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Jul 5, 2025

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Matthew Schaefer is selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Matthew Schaefer Reveals Goal With Islanders

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May 14, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights players leave the ice after the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 during an overtime period, completing a 4-1 series win during game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Apr 4, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) celebrates in the second period against the Minnesota Wild at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Islanders Sign Young Defenseman to Massive Extension

Jon Alfano
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Jun 30, 2025

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Winners and Losers of NHL Draft First Round

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Feb 11, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New York Islanders logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Islanders GM Makes Perfect First Impression

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Jun 28, 2025

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Matthew Schaefer is selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Gets Emotional After Draft Selection

Nick Horwat
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Jun 27, 2025

Matthew Schaefer arrives to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Paid Touching Tribute to Mom With Special Suit

Eva Geitheim
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Jun 27, 2025

Matthew Schaefer, whom the Erie Otters will choose with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Ontario Hockey League priority selection draft, poses with his family during the team's April 20, 2023, event to announce his impending selection. Posing with Schaefer, a defenseman, are (left to right) his father Todd; his mother, Jennifer; and his brother, Johnny.

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Islanders Select Matthew Schaefer With First Pick in NHL Draft

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Jun 27, 2025
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