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

Thirty-two players had their dreams achieved as the best of the best were drafted on Friday night in the first round of the ...

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. ...

Following Connor McDavid, Matthew Schaefer becomes the second Erie Otter—and first OHL player since 2015—drafted first ...

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, the Islanders selected Erie Otters (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer to help stabilize ...

Matthew Schaefer is excited to get going with Isles after first-overall selection after putting up 22 points (7G, 15A) and a ...

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters as the first-overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft, and the youngster was rightfully ...

Schaefer is the first draft pick made by new Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche, who was just hired last month. The Islanders did not renew Lou Lamoriello's contract after the 2024-25 season, ...

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and ...

Chipotle's Mexican Grill should expect orders from Erie Otters' fans with the limited-time addition of the Matthew Schaefer ...

Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been selected number one overall in the 2025 NHL draft by the New York Islanders. Schaefer becomes the first Otters player drafted number one overall in the ...

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to create the necessary cap space to retain defenseman Evan Bouchard on a long-term deal this ...