Ten or so minutes following his first practice as an Islander, two days after getting drafted, one day after getting off a ...

Matthew Schaefer was this year's first overall selection by the New York Islanders in a draft filled with drama, emotional ...

Matthew Schaefer’s life has been exciting over the past few days.

The top pick in this year's draft impressed with his skating ability and has his sights set on making the Opening Night ...

EAST MEADOW, NY -- Matthew Schaefer took the ice as a member of the New York Islanders for the first time on Monday, his ...

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. The symbol ...

The Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer, yet this draft weekend doesn't feel like a win for Darche. So, he must make up for it ...

The 17-year-old defenseman joins "GMA" to discuss being number one pick in the 2025 NHL draft and joining the New York Islanders.

The New York Islanders undoubtedly had the best draft out of all 32 teams. The team made the obvious pick in drafting Matthew ...

NHL Draft is through it's opening round and onto the final six. No. 1 overall pick and new Edmonton Oilers star Matthew ...

The Islanders selected gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 17, with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. Center ...

The first round of the 2025 NHL draft is in the books. Locally, the Red Wings added some skill and grit by selecting winger ...