LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer thought he might cry. The tears indeed fell as Schaefer kissed the cancer ribbon on his Islanders jersey, the one given to him by Gary Bettman moments after the NHL ...

NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Earns Praise From NHL Legends After Historic Season ...

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. While in Buffalo for ...

Matthew Schaefer is going full steam ahead. The Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick signed his three-year entry-level deal on Monday, with the announcement coming as Schaefer stepped out to the Citi Field ...

It was a family affair when Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy on Wednesday. The 18-year-old New York Islanders defenseman was in tears when his father, Todd, and brother, Johnathon, ...

Matthew Schaefer’s been playing in the NHL for less than a month, yet he continues to make history night in and night out. The rookie from Ontario’s latest act of greatness came in a stunning comeback ...

The New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer had a phenomenal rookie campaign in the NHL this past season as he recorded 23 goals and 36 assists for 59 points in 82 games as just an 18-year old defenseman.

PITTSBURGH — Matthew Schaefer jumped onto the darkened ice at PPG Paints Arena and, along with New York Islanders teammate Max Shabanov, took the traditional solo lap every player makes before their ...

As if Matthew Schaefer’s rocket-fueled rookie season needed another signature moment, here it came Saturday night. The 18-year-old spent all day feeling under the weather, then took a shot to the ribs ...

The Nashville Predators rookie camp roster features five first-round NHL Draft picks competing for an opportunity to play on hockey’s biggest stage. One of those first-rounders is trade pickup Reid ...