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Matthew Schaefer gives coaches first glimpse in Islanders development camp
There may have been some half-joking attempts to recruit Matthew Schaefer from the Islanders’ prospects who will be going to ...
Who is Matthew Schaefer? Islanders select defenseman No. 1 overall
The New York Islanders selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. What to know: ...
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 ...
Islanders make Matthew Schaefer the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft: ‘Unbelievable hockey player’
The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los ...
Matthew Schaefer makes his Islanders intentions clear after NHL draft whirlwind
Monday’s light practice offered few clues toward that end. It is rare, though, for a No. 1 pick not to start the season in ...
New York Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft
The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman ...
Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised ...
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Inside Matthew Schaefer’s First Day of Islanders Development Camp
Matthew Schaefer’s life has been exciting over the past few days.
Matthew Schaefer was so emotional after being picked No. 1 overall at NHL Draft
The 17-year-old defenseman overcame personal tragedy to become the first pick in the NHL draft, and he was emotional after ...
Top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer stays positive despite grief and injury
Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has refused to let the pain and grief of personal losses and injuries define him in ...
New York Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward ...
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Matthew Schaefer makes his Islanders intentions clear after NHL draft whirlwind - New York Post
Matthew Schaefer skates with the puck during Islanders practice on June 30, 2025. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post At another, he opened his phone and had texts from Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid.