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Matthew Schaefer honors late mother after getting selected first overall by New York Islanders in NHL draft
Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...
2025 NHL Draft tracker: Matthew Schaefer goes first, scouting reports on picks
New Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche also was busy before the draft. The Islanders traded defenseman Noah Dobson to ...
Matthew Schaefer 2025 NHL Draft Scouting Report After Being Selected by Islanders
He is the total package as a skater. He has a phenomenal top gear and will push the pace with the puck through open ice. He ...
2025 NHL Draft: Matthew Schaefer inspired by late mom on road to being No. 1 pick
As Schaefer’s NHL prospects rose in 2023 while he was playing for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League, his billet ...
Watch Matthew Schaefer's moving reaction after being selected first in 2025 NHL Draft
Matthew Schaefer is officially the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 17-year-old star was selected by the New ...
Islanders select Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
LOS ANGELES – The expectation always was for the Islanders to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the ...
Matthew Schaefer’s profile: Age, family, height, injury, OHL team and career highlights
Skating past setbacks and into the spotlight, Matthew Schaefer has turned a shortened season into a showcase of skill, grit, ...
Guide to the 2025 NHL Draft: How to watch, top prospects, and local story lines
All signs seem to be pointing to the Islanders making Matthew Schaefer the first defenseman to go No. 1 overall since the ...