After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.

Patrick Kane and Connor McDavid are among the many notable No. 1 NHL draft picks over the years. Check out the all-time list of top picks now.

They hold two first-round picks that are outside the top 10 (16, 17), and they wouldn’t dare trade Cole Caufield or Juraj Slafkovsky. Their top prospects, David Reinbacher and Michael Hage, don’t ...

Dec 1, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates his goal with teammates on Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) during the first period at ...

Juraj Slafkovsky's pre-draft Olympic MVP performance was likely the deciding factor in the Montreal Canadiens' decision to draft the Slovakian countryman. As a 17-year-old in 2021, Slafkovsky was ...

However, François Gagnon, who appeared on The Basu & Godin podcast, wouldn’t hesitate to include an established young player like Juraj Slafkovsky to get his hands on Crosby. That’s interesting, ...

However, François Gagnon, who appeared on The Basu & Godin podcast, wouldn’t hesitate to include an established young player like Juraj Slafkovsky to get his hands on Crosby.

Juraj Slafkovsky has been building towards a full season effort. Is 2025-26 the year he arrives?