Actor Kevin Connolly did an interview with Schaefer that the Islanders beamed back live to their draft party at UBS Arena.

Matthew Schaefer, weeping, kissing the cancer ribbon on the New York Islanders jersey adorned with his name, moments after they chose him first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Matthew Schaefer is not a member of the New York Islanders organization just yet, but all signs are pointing to that with the 2025 NHL Draft just a day away.