While the friendly competition wasn’t quite what Matthew Schaefer is expected to face as he tries to break camp with the New York Islanders, Schaefer is thrilled that he was able to suit up and get ...

New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer played in his first game since sustaining a broken collarbone seven ...

Matthew Schaefer’s life has changed a lot since June 27, the first day of the NHL draft 2025. That was the day the New York ...

Since being drafted by the Islanders, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound left-shot defenseman has received calls of encouragement from ...

New York Islanders prospect and Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer returned to action at the 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase.

New York Islanders' 2025 No. 1 pick, Matthew Schaefer, spoke about former GM Lou Lamoriello on the First Up podcast.

At the last draft, Matthew Schaefer was the first overall pick. The Islanders, who won the lottery, were able to select him… ...

Short of moving the Islanders to Quebec City, it’s hard to see how the last few months could have played out in a better way ...

The Florida Panthers came at teams in waves. They had three forward lines that could score and score in bunches. The Panthers ...

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised nobody by using their first No. 1 selection since 2009 on the 17-year-old ...

Matthew Schaefer (L.) was drafted first overall by the Islanders. NHLI via Getty Images “I think it’s just my mom, for sure,” Schaefer said through tears on stage.

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian ...