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Matthew Schaefer Reveals Goal With Islanders
It’s already been an extremely successful offseason for the New York Islanders, but they may have an even bright future on ...
Matthew Schaefer gives coaches first glimpse in Islanders development camp
There may have been some half-joking attempts to recruit Matthew Schaefer from the Islanders’ prospects who will be going to ...
Matthew Schaefer makes his Islanders intentions clear after NHL draft whirlwind
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 ...
Islanders make Matthew Schaefer the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft: ‘Unbelievable hockey player’
The Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los ...
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Schwartz: In Matthew Schaefer, Islanders have someone special
The Islanders have invested their future in Matthew Schaefer by taking him with their coveted No. 1 overall draft pick, and ...
Matthew Schaefer honors late mother after getting selected first overall by New York Islanders in NHL draft
Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...
Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised ...
Who is Matthew Schaefer? Islanders select defenseman No. 1 overall
The New York Islanders selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. What to know: ...
Islanders select Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
LOS ANGELES – The expectation always was for the Islanders to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the ...
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With NHL Draft fanfare behind him, Islanders Matthew Schaefer at work to fulfill expectation of making opening-night roster
Matthew Schaefer’s previous 72 hours were a bit hard to keep track of. The 17-year-old went No. 1 in the NHL Draft by the New ...
Matthew Schaefer was so emotional after being picked No. 1 overall at NHL Draft
The 17-year-old defenseman overcame personal tragedy to become the first pick in the NHL draft, and he was emotional after ...
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Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft - Boston Herald
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.