The New York Islanders won the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, with general manager Mathieu Darche leaning towards selecting defenseman Matthew Schaefer over center Michael Misa. Schaefer, regarded as the top prospect despite a season curtailed by injuries, has drawn strong support from scouts. While Darche remains open to the possibility of trading the pick, he expresses confidence in proceeding with the selection on June 27, suggesting that Schaefer is likely the choice.
I expect to speak No. 1 on June 27. You’ve got to be open to everything, but I’d be shocked if we're not the one speaking first.
Schaefer, a 6-foot-2 defenseman, is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft class, even after missing much of the season due to injury.
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