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New York Islanders draft Erie Otters' Matthew Schaefer with first pick in 2025 NHL draft
Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 ...
Meet Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders’ No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL Draft
Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
New York Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward ...
Islanders' No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mom with kiss, promise
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 ...
New York Islanders Select Their New Foundational D-Man, Matthew Schaefer, First Overall In NHL Draft
After weeks of excitement, anticipation and speculation, the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer with the first pick ...
Betting odds for 2025 NHL Draft: Will the Islanders bring home James Hagens?
In early May, the New York Islanders won the NHL’s Draft Lottery after entering with a 3.5% chance of the ping pong balls ...
Islanders new GM eager to place stamp on team, projected to take Matthew Schaefer. No. 1 in NHL draft
The hard work of turning around an Islanders team that has missed the playoffs twice in the past four years, and not won a ...
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Schaefer selected No. 1 by Islanders at 2025 NHL Draft
Schaefer, a defenseman with Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, was selected No. 1 by the New York Islanders in the 2025 Upper ...