The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los Angeles, making official what’s been the expectation for weeks. Schaefer, ...

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 ...

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

With the first overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters of the OHL.

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, ...

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

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.

“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.

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.