Oct 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) attempts a shot against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
RANGERSFriedman says the Rangers have two goalies in mind, no matter what happens with Connor Hellebuyck
John Chayka
MAPLE LEAFSWith 18 teams' scouts in the building, the Maple Leafs have a blue line offer to make, per Pagnotta
Oct 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuk (8) looks on after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena.
PANTHERSBrady Tkachuk breaks silence and gets honest about emotional Ottawa return
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

MATTHEW SCHAEFER
#48 · ISLANDERS DE NEW YORK

September 5, 2007  
Stoney Creek, ON, CA

Defenseman  
6'2"  
Entry drafts
ERIE OTTERS
NEW YORK ISLANDERS
NHL earnings$ 2 947 500
Matthew Schaefer stats hockey
STATS
MATTHEW SCHAEFER
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2023-24OHL - OTT563141716-26-332+4
WJC-18 - CA71452+8------
2024-25OHL - OTT17715228-------
WJC-20 - CA2112-+2------
2025-26NHL - NYI8223365938+13------
2026-27NHL - NYI8-774+2------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL9023436642+15------
OHL7310293924-26-332+4
WJC-1871452+8------
WJC-202112-+2------
NHL SALARIES
MATTHEW SCHAEFER
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
New York Islanders
3 years  ·  $ 2 947 500
2025-2618975 000975 000975 000
2026-2719975 000986 2501 950 000
2027-2820997 500986 2502 947 500
TOTAL2 947 5002 947 500
TRANSACTIONS
MATTHEW SCHAEFER
August 4, 2025

Matthew Schaefer signed a new deal with the New York Islanders

NHL trades