All the latest on New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer including career stats, NHL honors, contract & career highs.
Player Information
Name | Matthew Schaefer |
Age | 19 |
Height | 193 lbs |
Weight | 6' 3" |
Birthday | September 5, 2007 |
Birthplace | Hamilton, Ontario, CA |
Position | Defenseman |
Jersey Number | #48 |
Drafted | 2025: Round 1, Pick 1 (NYI) |
Pro Experience | 2nd season |
Team(s) | New York Islanders (2025-) |
Matthew Schaefer's Career Stats
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Games | 82 |
Points | 59 |
Goals | 23 |
Assists | 36 |
Power Play Points | 18 |
Power Play Goals | 8 |
Matthew Schaefer's Single-Season Career Highs
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Points | 59 (2025-26) |
Goals | 23 (2025-26) |
Assists | 36 (2025-26) |
Matthew Schaefer's NHL Awards & Honors
2026 Calder Memorial Trophy Winner
All-Rookie First Team (2026)
Matthew Schaefer's Salary and Contract
Matthew Schaefer signed a three year entry-level contract with the Islanders worth $2,947,500. Schaefer has an annual cap hit of $982,500 making it one of the most team-friendly contracts in the NHL.
Schaefer is signed through the 2027-28 season, but if he continues his production he will earn one of the highest value contracts in the NHL, likely worth close to $20 million per year.
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