Matthew Schaefer and other top draft picks make NHL season-opening rosters
Three of the top five picks in the NHL draft have made their respective teams out of training campOCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press
MATTHEW SCHAEFER #48 - DEFENSE - NEW YORK ISLANDERS
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Takeaways from Darche's Preseason Presser | New York Islanders Islanders GM and EVP Mathieu Darche on injury updates, Matthew Schaefer earning a spot on Opening Night and overall team readiness
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM
No. 1 Overall Pick Matthew Schaefer to Start Season With Islanders New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer has made the team. The 18-year-old had his rookie moment throughout preseason, but th...
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
Matthew Schaefer Learning, Growing and Impressing at Islanders Training Camp | New York Islanders First-overall pick Matthew Schaefer is quickly adapting and learning as much possible through his first NHL training camp
OCTOBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM
NYI at PHI 10/2: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media ahead of tonight's preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • NHL.COM
Old guard still runs the Metropolitan Division, though times could be changing soon
Times are changing in the Metropolitan Division, even if many of the top teams remain the most legitimate Stanley Cup contendersOCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press
2025-26 Training Camp Day 14: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following Training Camp on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 1, 2025 • NHL.COM
Islanders go to crazy lengths to keep Matt Rempe away from #1 pick Matthew Schaefer This has "Don't talk to me or my son ever again!" vibes lol
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM
Schaefer RUNS DOWN Rempe! 🏃💨
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Matthew Schaefer's Priority: Learn As Much As Possible Before Opening Night ELMONT, NY -- No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer understands that playing in the NHL isn't going to be a walk in the park. That's why, at e...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
Islanders Anthony Duclair Feels 'Pretty Good' After First Preseason Game; His Thoughts On Matthew Schaefer ELMONT, NY -- After missing Thursday's preseason game due to an upper-body injury, New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair was healthy en...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
NJD 4 at NYI 2: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following the Islanders 4-2 preseason loss against the New Jersey Devils.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM
How do you like THEM APPLES?! 🍎😤
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Postgame Media Availability | 9/26/25 | Preseason vs NJD
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Islanders top pick Matthew Schaefer headlines the NHL rookies to watch
Matthew Schaefer is the first NHL No. 1 pick from the Ontario Hockey League since Connor McDavid in 2015SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Patrick Roy praises Matthew Schaefer after impressive debut. The first overall pick impressed everyone in his debut, including his Hall of Fame coach.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM
PHI 3 at NYI 2 (SO): Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following the Islanders 3-2 shoot out loss against the Philadelphia Flyers.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM
NYI vs. PHI 9/21: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media ahead of tonight's preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM
Islanders Mathew Barzal Makes Bold Prediction About No. 1 Overall Pick Matthew Schaefer EAST MEADOW, NY -- There's been tremendous hype around the New York Islanders' No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer, and it's well deserved.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM
The 'phenomenal' Matthew Schaefer trait that already is impressing Islanders teammates There was little about him on Thursday to imply he wasn’t already an NHL player.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • NYPOST.COM
Top pick Matthew Schaefer makes a strong first impression as Islanders camp opens
Matthew Schaefer looks like a lock to make the New York Islanders after they took him with the first pick in the draftSEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
2025-26 Training Camp Day 1: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following day seven of Training Camp at Northwell Health Ice Center.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM
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