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Winners and losers of 2025 NHL draft round 1: Matthew Schaefer's heartwarming no. 1 selection highlights a night of ups and downs
The 2025 NHL Draft's inaugural decentralized format saw Matthew Schaefer selected first overall by the Islanders, honoring ...
Emotional tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau announces Blue Jackets' 1st-round picks
Fans at the Peacock Theater chanted “Johnny! Johnny!” in honor of the late player nicknamed “Johnny Hockey” and cheered ...
Boumedienne gives Ohio AAA Blue Jackets third alum drafted in NHL first round
Boumedienne, 18, followed in the footsteps of defenseman Connor Murphy (2011) and forward Jack Roslovic (2015) as program alums selected on the draft’s first day. More: Columbus Blue ...
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Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
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 ...