Overview

• The New York Islanders opened the draft by selecting defenseman Matthew Schaefer first overall to bolster a blue line that could see him step into the NHL this fall.
• With the No. 2 pick, the San Jose Sharks drafted Michael Misa after his record 134-point OHL season and he has set his sights on making the NHL roster next year.
• Chicago used its No. 3 selection on Swedish power forward Anton Frondell, valuing his physical style and scoring touch as part of the rebuild around Connor Bedard.
• On Day Two, San Jose made a milestone pick by drafting China-born defenseman Simon Wang at No. 33, the highest position ever reached by a Chinese-born player.
• Teams now face decisions on summer training and development paths as they integrate these top prospects and weigh immediate roster needs against longer timelines.