As the '007' franchise has moved away from its more misogynist roots, Matthew Goode wanted to go in another direction.

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles.

By GREG BEACHAM LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second… ...

The New York Islanders make a heartfelt gesture toward Matthew Schaefer during a special night for him and his family.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft.

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

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.

Matthew Schaefer didn't hold back his emotions after hearing his name called first overall to the New York Islanders at the 2025 NHL Draft.

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.

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

Follow the 2025 NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.

The Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first overall in the NHL Draft, which marks a first since 2015, when the Oilers took Connor McDavid ...