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

Inside Matthew Schaefer’s First Day of Islanders Development Camp The first-overall pick was excited to be back on the ice, sign autographs for Islanders fans ...

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.

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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.

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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 Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at Friday night’s draft here in downtown Los Angeles, making official what’s been the expectation for weeks.

The 17-year-old defenseman overcame personal tragedy to become the first pick in the NHL draft, and he was emotional after the Islanders picked him.

Schaefer is a talented defensive player with room to grow. He is already very good as a neutral zone stopper, using speed and anticipation to kill plays.

Draft Outlook Schaefer played just 17 OHL games this season; a broken collarbone just two games into the World Junior Championships ended his season prematurely.