Matthew Schaefer
| Matthew Schaefer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Schaefer with the New York Islanders in 2026 | |||
| Born |
September 5, 2007 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | New York Islanders | ||
| NHL draft |
1st overall, 2025 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2025–present | ||
Matthew Schaefer (born September 5, 2007) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman 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.