Monday was the second day of the World Junior Summer Showcase to help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, ...

Matthew Schaefer could face some of the NHL's greats right after getting drafted this year by the New York Islanders.

Day 2 of the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase saw big performances from NHL prospects Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders), ...

Matthew Schaefer was selected as the first overall pick by the New York Islanders in this year's NHL draft, becoming the ...

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number ...

No. 1 pick in 2025 Draft, projected '26 top selection to face U.S., Finland, Sweden prospects in advance of WJC ...

Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders' first pick in the 2025 NHL draft, looks to secure a spot o the team's opening ...

David Schaefer, the Islanders' top pick, faces a challenging NHL debut against hockey legends Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ...

Matthew Schaefer (L.) was drafted first overall by the Islanders. NHLI via Getty Images “I think it’s just my mom, for sure,” Schaefer said through tears on stage.

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 ...

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian ...

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 ...