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 ...

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

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

Monday’s light practice offered few clues toward that end. It is rare, though, for a No. 1 pick not to start the season in ...

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

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

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

High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward ...

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.

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

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman ...