EAST MEADOW, NY — When Matt and Sydney Martin welcomed Matthew Schaefer into their home last summer, there was no question it would be a great thing for the 18-year-old and their young, growing family.
We saw throughout the year just how much Schaefer embraced being part of the family and how incredible he was with the Martin daughters and baby twin sons.
EXCLUSIVE: Sydney On Matthew Schaefer Living With The Martins — And The Behind-The-Scenes Family Impact
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One of the best storylines of the New York Islanders’ & NHL’s 2025–26 season was Matthew Schaefer living with and becoming a special part of the Martin family.
Martin spoke exclusively with The Elmonters about what it’s been like to add Schaefer to his family plus what Schaefer had to say about leaving the girls for the summer and how amazing it is to be back with them.