The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2025 National Hockey League Draft.

Matthew Schaefer is excited to get going with Isles after first-overall selection after putting up 22 points (7G, 15A) and a plus-21 rating for the Otters

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft

The Islanders’ 2025 sixth-round draft pick (170th overall) arrived on Long Island for the first time to attend development camp

The first-overall pick was excited to be back on the ice, sign autographs for Islanders fans

The Islanders’ 2025 16th overall pick was buzzing on the first day of development camp after his draft weekend

Kashawn Aitcheson on his physicality, who he models his game after and draft experience

The Islanders drafted five forwards, two defensemen and one goalie in the 2025 NHL Draft, read up on all the notes and quotes from day two

The Islanders selected four forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender on the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft

Isles GM and EVP Mathieu Darche reflects on a busy weekend that saw the Islanders acquire nine picks, including three first-rounders, plus a hearty return for Noah Dobson

Islanders GM and EVP Mathieu Darche is “beyond excited” winger Victor Eklund and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson were available

Matthew Schaefer is excited to get going with Isles after first-overall selection after putting up 22 points (7G, 15A) and a plus-21 rating for the Otters