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

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 York Islanders with the first ...

After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ribbon. The symbol ...

The worst-kept and most exciting secret for the New York Islanders is now official. The franchise selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Schaefer, 17, ...

It was the worst-kept secret in the National Hockey League. In the weeks leading up to the 2025 NHL draft on Friday, there was nearly zero mystery about who the New York Islanders were targeting with ...

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 ...

The New York Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. – Chris Johnston ... all players making their NHL debut will be required to wear neck protection.

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 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.

“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.