Mathew Barzal
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Mathew Barzal is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Barzal was selected by the Islanders in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 2017–18, the fifth Islander to win the award.
Barzal with the New York Islanders in March 2018
Barzal with the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2015
2015 NHL entry draft
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The 2015 NHL Entry Draft was the 53rd NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 26–27, 2015, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. The first three selections were Connor McDavid going to the Edmonton Oilers, Jack Eichel going to the Buffalo Sabres, and Dylan Strome going to the Arizona Coyotes.
Connor McDavid was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Zach Werenski was selected eighth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mathew Barzal was selected sixteenth overall by the New York Islanders.
Rasmus Andersson was selected 53rd overall by the Calgary Flames.