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Matthew Schaefer, the 17-year-old number one draft pick honored his late mother who died 16 months ago from breast cancer.

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LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.

Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.