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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 ...
Boumedienne gives Ohio AAA Blue Jackets third alum drafted in NHL first round
Sascha Boumedienne, son of former Blue Jackets staffer, is the third Ohio AAA Blue Jackets alum to be chosen in the first round of the NHL draft.
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 ...
NHL draft winners and losers: Decentralized format diminishes event
The NHL held its first decentralized draft outside of the COVID year. It took away from the interesting parts of the first round.