Matthew Schaefer, the 17-year-old number one draft pick honored his late mother who died 16 months ago from breast cancer.

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

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Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL ...

The New York Islanders are poised to make the top pick in an NHL draft that is packed with talent while missing a few staples ...

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 ...

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The New York Islanders had the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Here's who they took with instant reactions from FloHockey's Chris Peters.

New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft ...

Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.