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On YouTubeMathieu Darche News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Darche Must Earn Islanders Fans Trust Back Despite Strong Draft Class
The New York Islanders left the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with Matthew Schaefer and a great draft class. It was a no-fail scenario for general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche, who had the top pick and took the best player.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Islanders select Luca Romano No. 74 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders rolled the dice on a talented pivot by selecting Luca Romano with the 74th pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Mathew Barzal News / NHL Rumors / June 29
NHL Rumors: Teams Inquired About New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal
David Pagnotta: Some teams, including the Utah Mammoth and Vancouver Canucks called the New York Islanders about forward Mathew Barzal. Don’t get the sense that anything was close.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Islanders Trading Noah Dobson Wasn’t Ideal, But Had to Happen
The action couldn’t wait on draft day for the selections, as Noah Dobson was traded from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens, just hours before the Islanders were on the clock.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / June 28
Islanders GM Makes Perfect First Impression
The New York Islanders are easily the biggest winners of the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. The first draft under new general manager Mathieu Darche was loaded with pressure.
Matthew Schaefer News / FirstSportz / June 28
NY Islanders’ No.1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Mother During 2025 Draft
On Friday, at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater, the New York Islanders picked Matthew Schaefer as the No.1 pick. After rocking the Islanders jersey, the defenseman would pay an emotional tribute to his late mother.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
The Islanders transformed their franchise trajectory in one crazy day
The image was unforgettably striking: Matthew Schaefer, weeping, kissing the cancer ribbon on the New York Islanders jersey adorned with his name, moments after they chose him first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Canadiens’ Noah Dobson calls trade from Islanders ‘mutual decision’
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders connected on a massive draft day trade involving Noah Dobson. Montreal picked up the 25-year-old defenseman for 23-year-old Emil Heineman and two first-round picks.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Islanders select Kashawn Aitcheson No. 17 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
A very good rearguard with a lot of upside has found his first NHL home. The New York Islanders selected defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson, 18, with the 17th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Islanders select Victor Eklund No. 16 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
A talented Swede has found a new home. The New York Islanders selected forward Victor Eklund, 18, with the 16th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer selection is first of its kind since Connor McDavid
The New York Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night. It was the first time New York picked first since 2009, when they took John Tavares.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 27
Matthew Schaefer goes No. 1 to Islanders; Misa, Frondell follow
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles. Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Why Islanders drafting Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 overall pick is a bit of a gamble
As expected, the New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens
Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Islanders’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason
The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche says they are going to use that pick.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Noah Dobson Trade Talks Narrowed to Two Teams
Trade speculation surrounding New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has intensified, with The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reporting the team is down to two primary suitors: the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens
Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Mitch Marner's five-word message after former Maple Leaf calls it a career
After word spread about the retirement, Marner took to social media.
Matt Martin News / Field Level Media / June 24
Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.
New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / June 23
New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Changes Controversial Lou Lamoriello Rule
For years, former Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello held a development camp only in September, but new GM Mathieu Darche will be holding it way earlier, on June 30.
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