But the spotlight will be on 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer — the club’s first overall draft pick this past June.

Perreault is the ultimate play-connector who can advance play in transition or in the offensive zone. If he can find the ...

On Day 1 of the 2025-26 Islanders season, a reporter prefaced a question to Matthew Schaefer by noting that he is part of a ...

Matthew Schaeffer stood out during summer prospect development camp and the defenseman’s elite skills were again readily ...

The regular offseason training squad also included Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale and Toronto Maple Leafs ...

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. -- Matthew Schaefer skated with the New York Islanders for the opening of rookie camp Thursday. It was his ...

New York Islanders prospect Mathew Schaefer understands the pressure that's on him afer being selected first overall in the ...

NHL Network unveiled its annual list of the top 25 NHL prospects, highlighting young talent poised to make an impact. New ...

Matthew Schaefer is a prototypical franchise defenseman in the making. The New York Islanders’ trajectory will be tied to the ...