- Player Name
- MATTHEW SCHAEFER
- Rank
- 1
- Shot/Position
- LD
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 185 LBS
- Date of Birth
- MAY 26 2006
- Birthplace
- ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL
- Original Acquisition
- NYI 2025 DRAFT (1ST RD 1ST OVERALL)
- How Acquired (If Not Orig Acq.)
- NA
- Team(s) Last Season
- ERIE (OHL)
- Game / Point Total(s) Last Season
- 17 GMS 22 PTS (5G 17A)
- Most Recent Plus / Minus
- 21
- Contract Terms
- $975K CAP HIT THRU 2027-28
- Retained Salary
- NA
- Projected NHL Arrival
- 2025-26
- NHL Experience in Prior Season(s)
- NONE
- Other Comments
- EXPECTED TO OBTAIN OPENING NIGHT ROSTER SPOT WITH NEW YORK THIS SEASON