MatthewSchaefer
- #48
- Defense
- New York Islanders
- HT/WT6' 2", 186 lbs
- Birthdate9/5/2007 (19)
- BirthplaceHamilton, ON
- Draft Info2025: Rd 1, Pk 1 (NYI)
- StatusActive
2025-26 General
| Stats |
|---|
| Regular Season |
| Career |
| GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | S | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | GWG | TOI/G | PROD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 13 | 38 | 222 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:40 | 34:18 |
| 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 13 | 38 | 222 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:40 | 34:18 |
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ESPN Fantasy Projection: By all accounts, Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, wasn't a lock to make the Islanders roster out of training camp. Not only did he make the team, he put forth one of the best first-year performances in NHL history. Schaefer's 23 goals tied him with Hall of Famer Brian Leetch as the all-time NHL rookie defensemen goal leader. He ended up playing in all 82 games, posting 59 points (including 18 with the man advantage), 222 shots on goal, and a plus-13 rating. Schaefer unanimously won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year. Simply put, the physical gifts here are off the charts. Schaefer should be a no-doubt No. 1 fantasy defender in all formats for the next decade-plus.
