Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in the 2025 NHL draft, has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the New York ...

Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract.

The Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick signed his three-year entry-level deal on Monday, with the announcement coming as Schaefer ...

Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Erie Projects to be a complete top pairing performer. He’s an exceptional skater who can be a difference-maker off therush and an effective 1-on-1 defender.

The New York Islanders surprised top draft pick Matthew Schaefer with a heartfelt tribute during his first NHL contract ...

Newly appointed General manager Mathieu Darche addressed the New York Islanders' decision to draft defenseman Matthew ...

Mathew Barzal believes the Islanders made the right call by drafting defenseman Matthew Schaefer first overall.

Schaefer is the clear best prospect in the draft. He’s a dynamic two-way defenseman who dominated routinely this season when healthy, and he’s on the fringe of being eligible for the 2026 NHL ...

Since being drafted by the Islanders, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound left-shot defenseman has received calls of encouragement from captain Anders Lee, along with forwards Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal, and has ...

Schaefer, who does not turn 18 until Sept. 5, agreed to a contract worth $2.93 million, per PuckPedia.com, with a salary cap ...

The New York Islanders have announced the signing of 2025 first overall draft pick Matthew Schaefer to an entry-level contract.