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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer controls the puck.

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Apr 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) looks to shoot against the New York Islanders during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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