Schaefer is still the No. 1 ranked prospect and the favorite to go first but isn't an absolute lock to be the top pick.

Led by Erie's Matthew Schaefer, The Athletic's Corey Pronman has named 22 players in his March rankings for the 2025 NHL ...

Matthew Schaefer is one of the top prospects available in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Unfortunately for him, he suffered an upper-body injury during Canada's p ...

Matthew Schaefer's last shift with the Erie Otters was more than two months ago. It's also been nearly two months since the team's star defenseman, who's projected as the possible first overall ...

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Although there isn't a consensus first-overall pick this year, Matthew Schaefer has quickly become an early favourite as the top choice.

It would make sense for general manager Kyle Davidson to focus on adding an elite talent up front to play with Connor Bedard.

Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has emerged as the likely No. 1 overall pick. Peter Wreschinsky/Erie Otters Share LAS VEGAS — The lack of a Connor Bedard- or Macklin Celebrini-tier ...

Matthew Schaefer's last shift with the Erie Otters was more than two months ago. It's also been nearly two months since the team's star defenseman, who's projected as the first overall pick for ...

Although there isn’t a consensus first-overall pick this year, Matthew Schaefer has quickly become an early favourite as the top choice. The Erie Otters’ defenceman plays a dominant two-way ...