Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is Pronman's No. 1 ranked prospect and the favorite to go first in the draft.

The NHL Central Scouting bureau deems the Erie Otters' Matthew Schaefer its top pick for this year's draft despite the ...

Matthew Schaefer's absence from the Erie Otters will last longer than planned. Unexpectedly longer, according to Stan Butler. Erie's coach announced Monday that the team's star defenseman, the No. 1 ...

Earlier today, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-season rankings for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Sitting at the top of ...

Our NHL draft and prospect expert looks at the best kids available in 2025, led by a defenseman who has proven his worth on ...

NHL Central Scouting had Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer ahead of Boston College center James Hagens in its midterm 2025 ...

The Blackhawks need more offensive firepower in their system. But is Schaefer, a defenseman, too good to pass up?

OTTAWA --Matthew Schaefer, a projected top-three pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, sustained a left shoulder injury for Team Canada and will miss the remainder of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.

While U.S. center James Hagens was widely seen as the front-runner heading into this season, NHL Central Scouting pegged Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer as its No. 1 pick among North American ...

With a standout performance in Game 1 of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer made his case for the coveted top pick, says Ken Campbell. At one point early in ...

Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who's recovering from a broken collarbone, is NHL Central Scouting's top North American draft prospect in its midterm rankings. He edged Boston College center ...