Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...

The top pick in this year's draft impressed with his skating ability and has his sights set on making the Opening Night ...

The Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer No. 1 in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's what to know about the defenseman who overcame a year of personal loss.

The worst-kept and most exciting secret for the New York Islanders is now official. The franchise selected defenseman Matthew ...

It’s draft night in the NHL… and for the first time since 2021, the Habs aren’t in the top-5. As a result, we’ve been following the big names a little less closely around town… but there are still ...

Matthew Schaefer is officially the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 17-year-old star was selected by the New York Islanders on June 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, despite ...

There was one straightforward decision for Mathieu Darche this weekend. The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown ...

“Matthew Schaefer is undeniably one of the most promising young talents in hockey today,” said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. ... will debut following his entry into the NHL.

If not, 2026-27 will surely mark his NHL debut. If all goes as planned, and there is a lot of reason to believe it will, Schaefer will be an every-situation No. 1 defenseman.

Matthew Schaefer is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft. NHLI via Getty Images. Schaefer played just 17 games with the OHL’s Erie Otters last season and two more with Team Canada at the ...

“Matthew Schaefer is undeniably one of the most promising young talents in hockey today,” said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. ... will debut following his entry into the NHL.