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Economic Times
7 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Matthew Schaefer goes to New York Islanders as first overall pick in NHL draft
AP Matthew Schaefer stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL draft in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) The New York Islanders made Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer the first overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night, selecting the 17-year-old standout from the Erie Otters and signaling high expectations for a player widely projected as a future cornerstone. Following Schaefer, the San Jose Sharks used the No. 2 pick on high-scoring forward Michael Misa, an 18-year-old who lit up the OHL last season with Saginaw. The Chicago Blackhawks picked third, selecting Swedish center Anton Frondell, who tallied 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens IF. ALSO READ - NHL Draft 2025 Updates: Full list of first-round picks The Utah Mammoth, after leaping 10 spots in the draft lottery, chose center Caleb Desnoyers fourth overall. Rounding out the top five, the Nashville Predators picked up rugged forward Brady Martin. Schaefer, who spent the past two seasons in the OHL, endured a challenging 2024–25 campaign that began with glandular fever and was later derailed by a broken collarbone suffered during the World Junior Championships. Despite the injuries, Schaefer posted an impressive seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games, demonstrating the skill and poise that kept him atop draft February 2024, his mother, Jennifer, passed away from cancer. He pushed through that personal tragedy to deliver a strong rookie season, drawing admiration for his resilience as well as his ability. The emotions were felt on draft night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. After his name was called, Schaefer fought back tears and honored his late mother."You wait for this moment your whole life," said Schaefer, who turns 18 in September. "I wish my mom could be here, but I know she's with me in spirit."
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Matthew Schaefer goes to New York Islanders as first overall pick in NHL draft
Live Events — NHL (@NHL) — NHL (@NHL) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The New York Islanders made Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer the first overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night, selecting the 17-year-old standout from the Erie Otters and signaling high expectations for a player widely projected as a future Schaefer, the San Jose Sharks used the No. 2 pick on high-scoring forward Michael Misa , an 18-year-old who lit up the OHL last season with Chicago Blackhawks picked third, selecting Swedish center Anton Frondell , who tallied 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens Utah Mammoth , after leaping 10 spots in the draft lottery, chose center Caleb Desnoyers fourth overall. Rounding out the top five, the Nashville Predators picked up rugged forward Brady Martin Schaefer, who spent the past two seasons in the OHL, endured a challenging 2024–25 campaign that began with glandular fever and was later derailed by a broken collarbone suffered during the World Junior Championships. Despite the injuries, Schaefer posted an impressive seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games, demonstrating the skill and poise that kept him atop draft February 2024, his mother, Jennifer, passed away from cancer. He pushed through that personal tragedy to deliver a strong rookie season, drawing admiration for his resilience as well as his emotions were felt on draft night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. After his name was called, Schaefer fought back tears and honored his late mother."You wait for this moment your whole life," said Schaefer, who turns 18 in September. "I wish my mom could be here, but I know she's with me in spirit."
France 24
8 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Islanders take Canadian teen Schaefer first overall in NHL Draft
Schaefer played the past two seasons with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He missed nine games to start the 2024-25 season with glandular fever, then suffered a broken collarbone at the 2025 World Junior Championships. Amid those setbacks, he finished the season with seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games played, but that didn't dim the prospects for a player admired for his maturity as well as his skills. "Matthew the hockey player is outstanding," Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said. "The human being is as outstanding as the hockey player. We're so excited to have him here." Schaefer has had to overcome plenty of adversity already in his young career. He fashioned a standout rookie season in 2023-24 despite grappling with his mother Jennifer's death from cancer on February 24. At the draft ceremony in Los Angeles, he held back tears after his name was called, thanking his mom. "You wait for this moment your whole life," said Schaefer, who will turn 18 on September 5. "I wish my mom could be here but I know she's with me in spirit." The San Jose Sharks had the second overall selection and took 18-year-old Canadian forward Michael Misa, who played last season for Saginaw of the OHL. The Chicago Blackhawks selected third and took Anton Frondell of Sweden. The 18-year-old center scored 11 goals wih 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens IF in the second tier Hockey Allsvenskan last season. © 2025 AFP
RTHK
9 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Islanders take Schaefer first overall in NHL Draft
Islanders take Schaefer first overall in NHL Draft Matthew Schaefer held back tears at the draft ceremony in Los Angeles. Photo: Reuters Canadian 17-year-old Matthew Schaefer was the first overall selection in the NHL Draft on Friday, with the New York Islanders snapping up the talented defenseman widely touted as a future superstar. Schaefer played the past two seasons with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He missed nine games to start the 2024-25 season with glandular fever, then suffered a broken collarbone at the 2025 World Junior Championships. Amid those setbacks, he finished the season with seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games played, but that did not dim the prospects for a player admired for his maturity as well as his skills. "Matthew the hockey player is outstanding," Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said. "The human being is as outstanding as the hockey player. We're so excited to have him here." Schaefer has had to overcome plenty of adversity already in his young career. He fashioned a standout rookie season in 2023-24 despite grappling with his mother Jennifer's death from cancer on February 24. At the draft ceremony in Los Angeles, he held back tears after his name was called, thanking his mom. "You wait for this moment your whole life," said Schaefer, who will turn 18 on September 5. "I wish my mom could be here but I know she's with me in spirit." The San Jose Sharks had the second overall selection and took 18-year-old Canadian forward Michael Misa, who played last season for Saginaw of the OHL. The Chicago Blackhawks selected third and took Anton Frondell of Sweden. The 18-year-old center scored 11 goals wih 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens IF in the second tier Hockey Allsvenskan last season. (AFP)
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Islanders take Canadian teen Schaefer first overall in NHL Draft
Matthew Schaefer poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after he was drafted first overall in the NHL draft by the New York Islanders (BRUCE BENNETT) Canadian 17-year-old Matthew Schaefer was the first overall selection in the NHL Draft on Friday, the New York Islanders snapping up the talented defenseman widely touted as a future superstar. Schaefer played the past two seasons with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Advertisement He missed nine games to start the 2024-25 season with glandular fever, then suffered a broken collarbone at the 2025 World Junior Championships. Amid those setbacks, he finished the season with seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games played, but that didn't dim the prospects for a player admired for his maturity as well as his skills. "Matthew the hockey player is outstanding," Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said. "The human being is as outstanding as the hockey player. We're so excited to have him here." Schaefer has had to overcome plenty of adversity already in his young career. He fashioned a standout rookie season in 2023-24 despite grappling with his mother Jennifer's death from cancer on February 24. Advertisement At the draft ceremony in Los Angeles, he held back tears after his name was called, thanking his mom. "You wait for this moment your whole life," said Schaefer, who will turn 18 on September 5. "I wish my mom could be here but I know she's with me in spirit." The San Jose Sharks had the second overall selection and took 18-year-old Canadian forward Michael Misa, who played last season for Saginaw of the OHL. The Chicago Blackhawks selected third and took Anton Frondell of Sweden. The 18-year-old center scored 11 goals wih 14 assists in 29 games for Djurgardens IF in the second tier Hockey Allsvenskan last season. bb/js
