NHL rivalry twist: Danii Prokhorov says Islanders stole him from Rangers in bold pre-draft prediction

The New York Islanders made waves in the 2025 NHL draft, securing Russian power forward Daniil Prokhorov as the 42nd pick, thwarting the Rangers’ plans. Prokhorov expressed his preference for the Islanders, confident they would choose him. The team also drafted defenseman Matthew Schaefer first overall, who recently returned to play after a collarbone injury, impressing fans and coaches alike.