Matthew Schaefer was drafted first overall by the New York Islanders, and now he is a favorite on Long Island.

Matthew Schaefer playfully bullied former NHL player turned analyst Paul Bissonnette when asked about his potential New York ...

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Matthew Schaefer is selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose ...

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night. As expected, the selection of Schaefer kicked off the ...

Just over a year ago, Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL player. The 17-year-old was selected by the New ...

The New York Islanders made defenseman Matthew Schaefer the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft Friday. The 17-year-old Schaefer is 6-foot-2 and from Hamilton, Ontario.

The New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters with the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Schaefer is just 17 years old and is a defenseman.

The New York Islanders made defenseman Matthew Schaefer the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft Friday. The 17-year-old Schaefer is 6-foot-2 and from Hamilton, Ontario. He spent the past two seasons ...

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 overall pick in an NHL draft.

LOS ANGELES - Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than anything could be by his side overwhelmed the 17-year-old ...