Matthew Schaefer's Thoughts After First 41 NHL Games Plus Patrick Roy On His Rookie PhenomSchaefer may be young but that doesn't mean he hasn't led on the ice. Stefen Rosner, David Kolb, and The ElmontersJan 03, 2026∙ Paid34SharePHOTO: Dennis DaSilva / New York IslandersELMONT, NY — New York Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer has been a dominant force through his first 41 NHL games. Turning 18 back on September 5th, he’s been the youngest defenseman to accomplish, well, everything at this point. This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext