There may have been some half-joking attempts to recruit Matthew Schaefer from the Islanders’ prospects who will be going to ...

Monday’s light practice offered few clues toward that end. It is rare, though, for a No. 1 pick not to start the season in ...

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 ...

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There was one straightforward decision for Mathieu Darche this weekend. Amid what has become a hugely consequential weekend for the Islanders, the club’s biggest decision was their easiest. The ...

Matthew Schaefer was drafted first overall by the New York Islanders, and now he is a favorite on Long Island.

It’s already been an extremely successful offseason for the New York Islanders, but they may have an even bright future on ...

The top pick in this year's draft impressed with his skating ability and has his sights set on making the Opening Night roster.

Actor Kevin Connolly did an interview with Schaefer that the Islanders beamed back live to their draft party at UBS Arena. Connolly is known for his role as Eric Murphy in the HBO series “Entourage.” ...

EAST MEADOW, NY -- Wednesday was a monumental night for defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who was selected by the New York ...

He is the total package as a skater. He has a phenomenal top gear and will push the pace with the puck through open ice. He loves to activate on the rush, and he can afford to, as his straight-line ...

Matthew Schaefer playfully bullied former NHL player turned analyst Paul Bissonnette when asked about his potential New York ...