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

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

New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer played in his first game since sustaining a broken collarbone seven ...

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

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

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

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

It's no secret that the New York Islanders have struggled to land top-flight free agents. While success on the ice plays a ...

The New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday. Schaefer recorded 22 points on seven goals and 15 assists with a plus-21 rating in 17 games ...

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 ...