Matthew Schaefer could face some of the NHL's greats right after getting drafted this year by the New York Islanders.

Day 2 of the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase saw big performances from NHL prospects Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders), ...

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number ...

Monday was the second day of the World Junior Summer Showcase to help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, ...

Schaefer, drafted first overall by the Islanders in June, scored seven goals with 15 assists for 22 points in 17 games with the Erie Otters of the OHL last season. The 17-year-old defenseman is ...

Matthew Schaefer was selected as the first overall pick by the New York Islanders in this year's NHL draft, becoming the ...

No. 1 pick in 2025 Draft, projected '26 top selection to face U.S., Finland, Sweden prospects in advance of WJC ...

David Schaefer, the Islanders' top pick, faces a challenging NHL debut against hockey legends Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ...

Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders' first pick in the 2025 NHL draft, looks to secure a spot o the team's opening ...

Matthew Schaefer (L.) was drafted first overall by the Islanders. NHLI via Getty Images “I think it’s just my mom, for sure,” Schaefer said through tears on stage.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. The Islanders surprised nobody by using their first No. 1 selection since 2009 on the 17-year-old ...

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian ...