After the Islanders, the San Jose Sharks landed the second pick while the Chicago Blackhawks will pick third. The Sharks own a top-five pick for the third straight season after selecting Macklin Celebrini with the top pick in 2024 and Will Smith with the No. 4 pick in 2023.

The 2025 NHL draft class includes a number of great players, including Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Saginaw Spirit center Michael Misa and Boston College center James Hagens.

The Islanders won the No. 1 pick with long-shot odds. With the full benefit of hindsight, some very specific games had their say.