While the friendly competition wasn’t quite what Matthew Schaefer is expected to face as he tries to break camp with the New York Islanders, Schaefer is thrilled that he was able to suit up and get ...

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

New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer played in his first game since sustaining a broken collarbone seven ...

Matthew Schaefer’s life has changed a lot since June 27, the first day of the NHL draft 2025. That was the day the New York ...

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number Ovechkin finishes at — he turns 40 in September and this is the final year of his ...

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

David Schaefer, the Islanders' top pick, faces a challenging NHL debut against hockey legends Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ...

(CNN) — Just over a year ago, Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL player. The 17-year-old was selected ...

He is the total package as a skater. He has a phenomenal top gear and will push the pace with the puck through open ice. He loves to activate on the rush, and he can afford to, as his straight-line ...

After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw a pink ribbon.

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.