It’s already been an extremely successful offseason for the New York Islanders, but they may have an even bright future on ...

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

The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los ...

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised ...

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The New York Islanders selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. What to know: ...

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

The Islanders have invested their future in Matthew Schaefer by taking him with their coveted No. 1 overall draft pick, and ...

Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has refused to let the pain and grief of personal losses and injuries define him in ...

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LOS ANGELES – The expectation always was for the Islanders to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the ...

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles.