Overview
- GM Mathieu Darche reaffirmed that the Islanders will not trade their No. 1 overall pick and are poised to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
- Darche is considering trades to acquire an additional top-10 pick, with Long Island native James Hagens identified as a leading candidate.
- New York holds $20.9 million in salary-cap space and is negotiating new contracts with restricted free agents Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov.
- The organization added Bob Boughner and Ray Bennett as assistant coaches to strengthen its special-teams under head coach Patrick Roy.
- The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 27-28 in Los Angeles, and the No. 1 selection could earn a roster spot as early as next season.