Matthew Schaefer & The College Caveat
If Schaefer was born two weeks later, he would have been eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.
As we speak, New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer is putting in the work — in the gym and on the ice — to be ready to make the NHL this fall.
But there are some rules when it comes to Schaefer, so let’s dive in.