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 defenseman's broken collarbone.

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

"As far as I’m concerned,” one NHL head scout said, “[Matthew Schaefer] is No. 1 and he’s staying there - even if he never plays another game this season." ...

That brings us to another potential dilemma for the Blackhawks in 2025. Another defenseman, Matthew Schaefer, could emerge as the consensus top player in the draft. He was atop the NHL’s Central ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

In an unexpected way, it’s quite possible Matthew Schaefer’s stock rose with his absence from all but the first 62 minutes of Canada’s five games at the 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 ...

Sam Cosentino brings you a post-winter holiday NHL prospect ranking, which dons a new number one in Matthew Schaefer, and features Caleb Desnoyers riding a 14-game point streak, as well as Jake O ...