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 his family. James Hagens was a steal for the Bruins, while Utah made a splash with Caleb Desnoyers. The draft format received criticism, and Columbus's picks raised eyebrows, while Jim Nill's GM of the Year win sparked debate.

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