Matthew Schaefer was emotional after the New York Islanders made him the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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 by the New ...

The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.

Schaefer Pays Tribute to Late Mother After Getting Drafted by Islanders Matthew Schaefer has shown tremendous resilience on the path of being drafted first overall by ...

Matthew Schaefer didn't hold back his emotions after hearing his name called first overall to the New York Islanders at the 2025 NHL Draft.

Follow the 2025 NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.

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On the day Matthew Schaefer could have been celebrating his high school graduation, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft had an appointment that was close to his heart.

The New York Islanders selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. What to know: ...

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL draft.

The Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer No. 1 in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's what to know about the defenseman who overcame a year of personal loss.

Nothing is final until it’s final, and no one, least of all Matthew Schaefer, is acting otherwise.