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

After the NHL Draft Lottery, we roll out our 2025 NHL Mock Draft 1.0, including who the New York Islanders will select 1st ...

The NHL's new-look Draft Lottery show delivered unexpected results. The New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club moved up, with the Islanders claiming the No. 1 pick.

Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 ...

Ken Morrow had a lucky feeling in the lead-up to the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, as the New York Islanders Hall of Famer and Director of Pro Scouting attended as the team’s representative. Morrow’s ...

For the third time in franchise history the Buffalo Sabres will be selecting ninth overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The New York Islanders winning the top pick with a 3.5 percent chance at ...

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams -- including the last-place San Jose Sharks -- in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick, signaling the first ...

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 ...