Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer is a defense for New York Islanders. Age 19. Shirt number 48. Born in Hamilton, ON, CAN. See the team page for live scores, schedule and results.
Key facts
- Position
- Defense
- Shirt number
- #48
- Age
- 19 years old
- Born
- Wednesday, September 5, 2007
- Birthplace
- Hamilton, ON, CAN
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Current team
New York Islanders
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Matthew Schaefer is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first overall by the Islanders in the 2025 NHL entry draft, and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2025–26.
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Statistics
| Season | Competition | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/minus | Penalty minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current season | Projected | 26 | 58 | 84 | -21 | 63 |
| Current season | Regular Season | 5 | 11 | 16 | -4 | 12 |
| Career total | 28 | 47 | 75 | 9 | 50 |
Career
Clubs
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| New York Islanders |