NHL Draft's inaugural decentralized format saw Matthew Schaefer selected first overall by the Islanders, honoring his family.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ...

One could say that was the vibe of the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles at Peacock Theater. In one instance, James Hagens was introduced to Don Sweeney and several members of the ...

The NHL held its first decentralized draft outside of the COVID year. It took away from the interesting parts of the first round.