If you like your springtime hockey with a side of suspense and an unexpected plot twist, this year's NHL draft lottery had everything.

The New York Islanders entered the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with just a 3.5% chance of landing the top pick. By the time ball No. 13 completed the winning 7-11-12-13 combination on Monday ...

The Islanders, still without a general manager ... The others were Tavares (2009), Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973) and Billy Harris (1972). “It was exciting,” James said of the ...

They also selected goalie Rick DiPietro in 2000, defenseman Denis Potvin in 1973 and forward Billy Harris in 1972. “This is incredible,” Islanders director of pro scouting Ken Morrow said via ...

The Islanders had a 3.5% chance of securing the ... Other first overall picks for New York were forward Billy Harris (1972), defenseman Denis Potvin (1973) and goalie Rick DiPietro (2000).

It’s the fifth time, dating to 1972, that the Islanders have owned the No. 1 pick. They chose Billy Harris at No. 1 in ’72, followed a year later with Hall of Fame blue liner Denis Potvin.

Ken Morrow had a lucky feeling in the lead-up to the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, as the New York Islanders Hall of Famer and Director of Pro Scouting attended as the team’s representative. Morrow’s ...

The Islanders might have been a little miffed ... 1 overall picks were Rick DiPietro (2000), Denis Potvin (1973) and Billy Harris (1972). This time, they are faced with a choice between what ...

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams -- including the last-place San Jose Sharks ...

May 6 - Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Monday. The Islanders will have the ...