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The Islanders selected gifted 17-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. Center Michael Misa went second to the Sharks.

The Panthers signed Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year extension worth $64 million on Friday night, hours before the start of the NHL draft.

After the NHL Draft, here are the players to draft next year, to stash in keeper leagues, or to keep an eye on.

The Ducks traded goalie John Gibson to the Red Wings on Saturday in return for goaltender Petr Mrazek and a pair of future draft picks.

The Capitals have signed forward Justin Sourdif to a two-year, $1.65 million contract after acquiring him from the Panthers in a trade Thursday.

Winnipeg has signed defenseman Haydn Fleury to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension, the team announced Saturday.

The Islanders have traded defenseman Noah Dobson to the Canadiens for a return that includes a pair of first-round picks -- a potential huge impact on the NHL draft.

The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

The Avalanche traded forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Blue Jackets on Friday in return for picks and a prospect, freeing up much-needed salary cap space hours before the NHL draft.