As the New York Islanders eagerly anticipate the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, all eyes are on Matthew Schaefer, their No.

ELMONT, N.Y. --The New York Islanders found the next cornerstone of their franchise on Friday, but they were far from done after selecting Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick at the 2025 Upper ...

He added eight goals, five assists and 147 penalty minutes in 88 playoff games for the Islanders as he formed a longstanding fourth line with Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck, whose final season was ...