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2025 First Overall Pick Matthew Schaefer Embracing The Rangers-Islanders Rivalry
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The New York Rangers may not have a first-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, but their presence has still been felt.
Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders' first overall pick, was asked which team he's most looking forward to playing against in the NHL.
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It's safe to say Schaefer is already embracing the Rangers-Islanders rivalry.
'I'm saying Rangers. I heard there's a big rivalry,' Schaefer said. 'I want to play against the Rangers, and I want to beat them every time we play them.'
The Rangers hold eight picks through the 2-7 rounds on Saturday.
