Islanders Schaefer Saving His Best For LastWhen the game is on the line, the No.1 overall pick seems to always rise to the occassion. Stefen Rosner, David Kolb, and The ElmontersMar 08, 2026∙ Paid32ShareIn a world where offensive plays get the views on social media, many didn’t know just how good Matthew Schaefer was at defending when the New York Islanders selected him first overall in late June.This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext