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Matthew Schaefer Makes First Skate at Islanders Camp Since Clavicle Injury

Schaefer is collaborating with veteran coaches in hopes of cracking the opening-night roster

Matthew Schaefer, who was selected as the first overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theatre, dealt with a number of deaths in his personal life last year.
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Overview

  • Schaefer took the ice at the Islanders’ summer prospect development camp in East Meadow for the first time since suffering a broken clavicle in December.
  • He received coaching and feedback from former Islanders defensemen Dennis Seidenberg, Rod Pelley and Johnny Boychuk as part of his integration into the organization.
  • He has set a goal of earning a spot on the opening-night roster, which would make him the second-youngest player ever to suit up for the franchise.
  • The No. 1 overall pick flew directly from draft celebrations to Long Island on a private jet and received congratulatory texts from NHL stars Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk.
  • Schaefer will participate in the camp’s public Blue and White scrimmage midweek as he continues his professional preparation.