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

Schaefer, a defenseman with Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, was selected No. 1 by the New York Islanders in the 2025 Upper ...

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 ...

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New York surprises nobody by using its first No. 1 selection since 2009 on the 17-year-old Schaefer, a 6-foot-2 blue liner ...

NHL Draft first round draft order as each selection is made, beginning with Matthew Schaefer picked No. 1 overall.

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

Here is what New York Islanders fans need to know about defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.