The New York Islanders have landed the first pick in the 2025 NHL draft and are projected to take a Canadian defenseman.

The New York Islanders will select first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft after winning the draft lottery and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has them addressing the blueline, selecting Erie Otters ...

They took John Tavares in 2009, goalie Rick DiPietro in 2000, Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973 and Billy Harris in 1972, the Islanders’ birth year. Erie (Ontario Hockey League ...

In 1972, the team selected forward Billy Harris, followed by Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973. In 2000, goaltender Rick DiPietro went No. 1 overall to the Islanders. "The hockey gods ...

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The Islanders have picked first overall four previous times. They selected John Tavares (2009), Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973), and Billy Harris (1972). It remains to be seen who will ...

The NHL Central Scouting Bureau projected Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 overall pick for its 2025 entry draft. The San Jose Sharks, whose 20-50-12 regular-season record was the league's worst ...