The NY Islanders have had what many would consider a successful off-season to this point, with much of the hype surrounding first overall pick Matthew Schaefer.
The 17-year-old is viewed as the building block for the franchise's future, but Mathieu Darche and the Islanders have a massive decision to make regarding where Schaefer will play hockey next season.
As it stands, the Islanders have three options for Schaefer for the 2025-26 season.
Spend the season with the Islanders
The last first overall pick not to play in the NHL immediately was Owen Power in 2021, who elected to return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season.