A 17-year-old defenseman from Erie is poised to make history by becoming the first player from the Ontario Hockey League to go No. 1 overall since Connor McDavid in 2015. Matthew Schaefer has been projected as the top pick all season, with the New York Islanders holding a significant advantage in the lottery after landing the best chance at the draft.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/matthew-schaefer-the-best-prospect-available-in-2025-nhl-draft