NHL · 2026-27

Matthew Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer

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NYI

New York Islanders

Roster set · season not started.

Position: D
Shoots: L
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 193 lb
Born: Sep 5, 2007
Nation: CAN

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Matthew Schaefer in the news

File photo: San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini skates against the Anaheim Ducks during a preseason game at SAP Center on Sept. 24, 2026. — Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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Celebrini, Schaefer and Bedard lead the NHL's new wave of stars

A Gen Z cohort of stars, comfortable with celebrity and social media, arrives as the NHL rides rising U.S. viewership into a new season.

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CONTRACTSep 17, 2026
Four Metro Contract Situations to Watch in 2026-27

2026-27 statistics begin with the regular season.

Career

Season by season

Regular season

Season	Team	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	S	Points
2025-26★	New York Islanders	82	23	36	59	+13	38	222

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