The first round of the NHL Draft held Friday evening.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick.

The Pittsburgh Penguins created the majority of the surprises in the first round, first by choosing Calgary Hitmen center Benjamin Kindel with the 11th pick - much higher than many prognosticators expected.

The Penguins selected right-winger Bill Zonnon at No. 22 overall.

They also gave a second-round pick to the Kings and swapped first-rounders so they could move up for Michigan center William Horcoff with the 24th pick.