After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with ...

As Schaefer’s NHL prospects rose in 2023 while playing for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League, his billet mom, ...

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, the Islanders selected Erie Otters (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer to help stabilize ...

Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.

Matthew Schaefer is excited to get going with Isles after first-overall selection after putting up 22 points (7G, 15A) and a ...

NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.

The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los ...

Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than ...

NHL Draft starts Friday with Matthew Schaefer and more prospects taking the stage. Track every pick and trade.

Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

That rant aside, here is how I think tonight could go.