Canada White Wins Over Canada Red in World Juniors Summer Showcase
The third day of the World Juniors Summer Showcase took place on Tuesday, July 29, and had just one game on the schedule. It was between Canada Red and Canada…
Category Archives: Matthew Schaefer
5 Islanders Prospects Who Can Make the 2025-26 NHL Roster
Thanks to a few trades and a strong draft, the New York Islanders rebuilt their farm system from one of the worst in the NHL to one of the best…
Where Should Islanders’ Ritchie & Schaefer Play Next Season?
The New York Islanders have a revamped farm system with 2025 top pick Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie (selected 27th overall in 2023) leading the way. The two are the…
Islanders Have Key Defenseman to Build Around With Romanov Extension
The New York Islanders have been busy this offseason with general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche making a few signings. The change of pace from the Lou Lamoriello era is hard…
Islanders Draft Matthew Schaefer 1st Overall
With the first pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). About Matthew…
Top 10 Defensemen in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is right around the corner, so it is time to start breaking down who some of the top options are. When looking at defensemen, there…
2025 NHL Draft Rankings – Final Consensus Picks
Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Final 2025 Draft Rankings, a combination of the rankings from our top prospects writers. This year’s list is a compilation of Peter Baracchini’s Final Rankings…
Upper Deck Signs Top North American Prospects Before 2025 NHL Draft
Things are looking good for Upper Deck this week as they just announced they have signed potential #1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer to an exclusive trading card and memorabilia deal.…
2025 NHL Draft: Reimer’s Top 96 Final Rankings
With less than two weeks until the 2025 NHL Draft, it’s time for one more prospect ranking. At this point, the top two picks are set. Matthew Schaefer has dealt…
Potential No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Deserving of CHL Top Prospect Award
If there was any more validation that Erie Otters defender Matthew Schaefer is the top prospect at the 2025 NHL Draft, he can add some hardware to that label as…