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Islanders take Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft

The New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first overall at the 2025 NHL draft. The 17-year-old defenceman's mother, Jennifer, died of cancer 16 months ago. Schaefer broke down in tears after hearing his name called. (June 27, 2025).

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