New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer played in his first game since sustaining a broken collarbone seven ...

New York Islanders prospect and Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer returned to action at the 2025 World Juniors Summer Showcase.

David Schaefer, the Islanders' top pick, faces a challenging NHL debut against hockey legends Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ...

Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders' first pick in the 2025 NHL draft, looks to secure a spot o the team's opening ...

While the friendly competition wasn’t quite what Matthew Schaefer is expected to face as he tries to break camp with the New York Islanders, Schaefer is thrilled that he was able to suit up and get ...

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number ...

New York Islanders' 2025 No. 1 pick, Matthew Schaefer, spoke about former GM Lou Lamoriello on the First Up podcast.

No. 1 pick in 2025 Draft, projected '26 top selection to face U.S., Finland, Sweden prospects in advance of WJC ...

Matthew Schaefer’s life has changed a lot since June 27, the first day of the NHL draft 2025. That was the day the New York ...

Since being drafted by the Islanders, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound left-shot defenseman has received calls of encouragement from ...

Matthew Schaefer (L.) was drafted first overall by the Islanders. NHLI via Getty Images “I think it’s just my mom, for sure,” Schaefer said through tears on stage.

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 loves to activate on the rush, and he can afford to, as his straight-line ...