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· 5mSchaefer gets call from Lee after being drafted by Islanders
The 17-year-old defenseman of Erie of the Ontario Hockey League paid tribute to his late mother after hearing his name called. He arrived to L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in a suit jacket that included photos of his mom Jennifer, who passed away in February 2024 from breast cancer.
· 14h2025 NHL Draft tracker: Picks, results from first round as Islanders takes Matthew Schaefer at No. 1
With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, the Islanders selected Erie Otters (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer to help stabilize their back end for years to come. Schaefer registered seven goals and 15 assists to go along with a +21 rating in just 17 games this past season after dealing with a collarbone injury.
Islanders GM and EVP Mathieu Darche is “beyond excited” winger Victor Eklund and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson were available ...
In addition to No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, New York made back-to-back selections Friday after trading defenseman Noah Dobson ...
The word that comes to mind for Victor Eklund is "tenacity." He's first in on the forecheck, aided by good skating. He's ...
ELMONT, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders found the next cornerstone of their franchise on Friday, but they were far from done ...
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The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night.
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