The Islanders were winners when they won the draft lottery in May. Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has the potential to be a game-changer for a franchise bereft of game-changing talent.

The pick was Matthew Schaefer from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, the first defenseman they selected No. 1 since Denis ...

To no surprise, highly-touted prospect Gavin McKenna ranked number one on analyst Scott Wheeler's recently updated 2026 NHL ...

The Boston Bruins will be facing a new set of expectations for the 2025-26 season than they've been used to in recent years.

The Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first in the draft, but can they expect him to breakout in 2025-26? Who are other ...

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.

The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer of Stoney Creek, Ont., to a three-year, entry level ...