Mike and Dan recap a busy weekend of trades, a draft, signings and some clarity in the Islanders direction.
There’s so much to discuss that it’s easy to forget that the Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer - the No. 1 rated prospect in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, a singular defenseman and an exemplary human - first overall. Schaefer’s introduction to Long Island has already been an event, and he hasn’t even played a game for them yet. Had they simply walked out of Friday’s draft with just him, it would have been considered a win.
But before the draft, GM Mathieu Darche made a huge decision, trading defenseman Noah Dobson to Montreal for a pair of first round picks and depth forward Emil Heineman.