The New York Islanders have a bright future, and first overall pick Matthew Schaefer hopes to be a part of that.

There may have been some half-joking attempts to recruit Matthew Schaefer from the Islanders’ prospects who will be going to ...

The Erie Otters, who lost stars Matthew Schaefer and Malcolm Spence to the NHL draft, regained some talent when Jake Murray ...

Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...

LOS ANGELES — The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters as the first-overall pick at the 2025 NHL ...

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

Schaefer played only 17 games last season before breaking his collarbone in December, but Schaefer’s acumen on both ends of ...

The New York Rangers selected Malcolm Spence in the NHL draft a day after one of his Erie Otters' teammates was chosen by the New York Islanders.

The New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters with the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Schaefer is ...

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