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Islanders Win No. 1 Overall Pick in 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

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The New York Islanders have won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, jumping up from 10th place with a 3.5% chance of winning.



The New York Islanders have won the number one overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, marking the first time in 16 years they've secured the top spot. Despite having only a 3.5% chance of winning, the Islanders jumped from the 10th position to the first overall pick. This significant move up the draft order is expected to greatly impact their team's future.



The NHL Draft Lottery was broadcast live on TV for the first time in its 30-year history, promoting transparency and eliminating potential conspiracy theories about the draft process. A lottery system is used to discourage teams from intentionally losing games to increase their chances of getting higher draft picks.


With the number one pick, the Islanders are likely to choose between top prospects Michael Misa, a left winger from the Saginaw Spirit, or Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman from the Erie Otters. Both players have impressive skills that could greatly benefit the team.




The team will likely choose between top prospects Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman from the Erie Otters, and Michael Misa, a left winger from the Saginaw Spirit.


2025 NHL Draft Lottery Order:

  • New York Islanders: 3.5% chance of winning
  • San Jose Sharks: 18.5% chance, finishing second
  • Chicago Blackhawks: 13.5% chance, picking third
  • Utah Hockey Club: jumped from 14th to 4th with a 1.5% chance initially


The NHL Draft Lottery was held live on TV for the first time, aiming to increase transparency and eliminate conspiracy theories surrounding the draft process. The lottery system prevents teams from intentionally losing games to secure higher draft picks. With the new draft order, the Islanders will likely select either Schaefer or Misa, both considered top prospects.


The 2025 NHL Draft will take place on June 27 and 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where the Islanders will make their selection.




The New York Islanders have made a stunning leap to secure the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. Despite having only a 3.5% chance of winning, the team jumped from 10th place to the top spot. This marks the fifth time in franchise history the Islanders have earned the first pick.


The Islanders' last top pick was in 2009 when they selected center John Tavares. With their new pick, they'll likely choose between Ontario Hockey League defenseman Matthew Schaefer and Saginaw Spirit center Michael Misa, both highly touted prospects. Schaefer averaged 1.29 points per contest last season, while Misa led the Canadian Hockey League with 134 points.


The draft will take place on June 27-28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Islanders director of pro scouting Ken Morrow expressed excitement, saying, “The hockey gods smiled on us... It's adding to the tradition that the Islanders have.”


The New York Islanders' No. 1 overall picks in franchise history include Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973), Billy Harris (1972), and most recently, John Tavares (2009).


The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 27-28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. 


Here are the full results for the first 16 picks:

2025 NHL Draft Order:

  1. New York Islanders
  2. San Jose Sharks
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. Utah Hockey Club
  5. Nashville Predators
  6. Philadelphia Flyers
  7. Boston Bruins
  8. Seattle Kraken
  9. Buffalo Sabres
  10. Anaheim Ducks
  11. Pittsburgh Penguins
  12. New York Rangers
  13. Detroit Red Wings
  14. Columbus Blue Jackets
  15. Vancouver Canucks
  16. Montreal Canadiens




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