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

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

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

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

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 ...

The back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner as part of an opening night tripleheader on Oct. 7, and it will not take long for fans ...

Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders' first pick in the 2025 NHL draft, looks to secure a spot o the team's opening ...

It’s already been an extremely successful offseason for the New York Islanders, but they may have an even bright future on their hands. The Islanders walked away from the 2025 NHL Draft with ...

The Islanders' No. 1 draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, made a big impression on the team in summer prospect development camp in East Meadow. Newsday's Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

Matthew Schaefer is the real deal OK, perhaps that’s premature considering Schaefer doesn’t turn 18 until September and has yet to show his skills against NHL competition.

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.