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New York Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised ...
Matthew Schaefer: Five things to know about Islanders' No. 1 draft pick
Schaefer has duplicated the feat of Connor McDavid — the Oilers’ superstar generally considered the best current player in ...
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Paid Touching Tribute to Mom With Special Suit
Schaefer honored his mom by wearing a suit that featured a picture of them together and her signature on the inside of his ...
Matthew Schaefer’s profile: Age, family, height, injury, OHL team and career highlights
Skating past setbacks and into the spotlight, Matthew Schaefer has turned a shortened season into a showcase of skill, grit, ...
Why Matthew Schaefer is a franchise-defining prospect — on and off the ice
Top prospect Matthew Schaefer has faced more than his fair share of adversity. But whether he's navigating a sheet of ice or ...
Inside Matthew Schaefer’s journey: How top NHL prospect endured unimaginable loss of his mother and more
Top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer enters the 2025 Draft carrying the weight of unimaginable personal loss. In just one ...