Full CoverageMatthew Schaefer has a message for the NY Rangers after being selected first overall by the NY Islanders
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Matthew Schaefer honors late mother after getting selected first overall by New York Islanders in NHL draft
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Checking in with the media after being drafted at the 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft! 🎤 pic.x.com/ahXmkGZcyT
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Spend the day with Matthew Schaefer at the 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft! 🤩 pic.x.com/3450yWd2Tq
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“It’s always for the best interest of the New York Islanders.”
#Isles GM and EVP Mathieu Darche reflects on a busy weekend that saw the Islanders acquire nine picks, including three first-rounders ⬇️ www.nhl.com/islanders/news/darche-fares-well-in-first-draft-as-isles-gm
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The #Isles made six picks on Day 2 featuring four forwards, one defenseman and one goalie!
Read up on all things NHL Draft Day 2 ⬇️ www.nhl.com/islanders/news/islanders-2025-draft-notebook
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