No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer is looking to make the Islanders out of training camp, and has his preparation laid out for his rookie season.

New York Islanders' 2025 No. 1 pick, Matthew Schaefer, spoke about former GM Lou Lamoriello on the First Up podcast.

Since being drafted by the Islanders, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound left-shooting defenseman has received calls of encouragement ...

In humorous fashion, first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer was speaking to NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette when he referenced ...

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

At the last draft, Matthew Schaefer was the first overall pick. The Islanders, who won the lottery, were able to select him… ...

No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer has his eyes set on making the New York Islanders. Despite the lack of games last year, Schaefer believes he is ready to make the jump.

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number ...

There may have been some half-joking attempts to recruit Matthew Schaefer from the Islanders’ prospects who will be going to school in the fall. Schaefer, though, is not looking to play in college, ...

Doerrie predicted that the Islanders would use the No. 1 pick on Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The 17-year-old was limited to just 17 games in the 2024-25 season after he suffered a broken ...

Matthew Schaefer has been dealt more than his share of heartache at a young age. While adversity has followed the 17-year-old defenseman with Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, it has strengthened ...