EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Schaefer Opens Up About Life On The Road

Schaefer has never experienced anything like a seven-game road trip. He's about to wrap up the second seven-game trip of the season. We talked about it.

Stefen Rosner, David Kolb, and The Elmonters

Jan 21, 2026

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SEATTLE — Mostly everything that New York Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer is experiencing this season is brand new, including long road trips.

The 18-year-old is wrapping up his second seven-game road trip of the season. We spoke about what it’s been like experiencing new cities, the travel, the team-bonding, and more:

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Schaefer Opens Up About Life On The Road

Schaefer has never experienced anything like a seven-game road trip. He's about to wrap up the second seven-game trip of the season. We talked about it.

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