Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, explained why he elected to play college hockey at Penn State.

The New York Islanders have a revamped farm system with 2025 top pick Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie (selected 27th ...

At 17-years of age, Matthew Schaefer has been thrust into the spotlight, and now he's won over fans after blasting Paul Bissonnette in his Spittin' Chiclets debut.

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

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

Mathieu Darche’s phone keeps ringing as he prepares for his first NHL draft as general manager of the New York Islanders, and he’s sure of only one thing: They are not trading the No. 1 pick.

The New York Islanders were one of the teams in on the action, as they hired Rocky Thompson, a new head coach, to lead the American Hockey League (AHL) team. Their focus, however, is on the draft ...

The New York Islanders have the first pick in the NHL draft later this week. While new general manager Mathieu Darche is not showing his hand, the expectation is they will take defenseman Matthew ...

The New York Islanders have the first pick in the NHL draft later this week. While new general manager Mathieu Darche is not showing his hand, the expectation is they ...

Gwen Mysiak, co-founder of Western New York Compassion Connection, was impressed by how Schaefer engaged an audience that included about 15 youths, ranging in ages 7 to 17. “When he walked through ...

Engaging personality Schaefer’s engaging personality was on display throughout the pre-draft combine in Buffalo, New York, followed by him joining top prospects in attending Game 3 of the Stanley Cup ...