Matthew Schaefer
NYI6'3" • 193 lbs
Born: September 5, 2007 • Hamilton, ON, CAN
Matthew Schaefer is a 6'3" defenseman from Hamilton, ON, CAN. Currently plays for the New York Islanders.
Current Season Stats
GP
5
Goals
0
Assists
4
Points
4
+/-
0
Per-Game Rates
G/GP
0.00
A/GP
0.80
P/GP
0.80
SOG/GP
3.80
Additional Stats
SOG
19
PPP
2
Hits
0
Blocks
0
PIM
2
TOI/GP
1525:36
Career Statistics (Per Season)
News & Articles
Fantasy Hockey Building Blocks: Celebrini, Schaefer and 2026-27 Targets
Breaking down Macklin Celebrini, Matthew Schaefer, Filip Forsberg, Brady Tkachuk, John Carlson and Jet Greaves as core fantasy hockey targets for 2026-27.
Dynasty Building Blocks: Top Young Keepers to Anchor Your Fantasy Roster
Breaking down Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Matthew Schaefer, Lane Hutson and Wyatt Johnston as long-term fantasy hockey keeper and dynasty league centerpieces.
New York Islanders Fantasy Projections: Sorokin, Schaefer and Core Skaters
Breaking down New York Islanders fantasy projections for 2026-27: Ilya Sorokin’s elite goalie value, Matthew Schaefer’s rise, and how to handle Horvat, Barzal and Eklund.
Dynasty Building Blocks: Ranking the Top Young Fantasy Hockey Assets
Breaking down the top young fantasy hockey assets under 25 for keeper and dynasty leagues, including Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Jack Hughes and more.
Waiver Wire Gems: How to Target Scoring, PP Time, Peripherals and Schedule Edges
Break down the top waiver wire gems by team need: scoring, power-play exposure, peripherals, and schedule edges, featuring Scott Wedgewood, Darren Raddysh and more.
Projecting 2025-26 Fantasy Impact for the Top NHL Rookies
Breaking down Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, Beckett Sennecke, Jakub Dobes and Oliver Kapanen for 2025-26 fantasy hockey. Who can help you now and who’s a stash?
Fantasy Hockey Tiers: Snuggerud, Kempe and Emerging 2025-26 Difference-Makers
Breaking down fantasy tiers for Jimmy Snuggerud, Adrian Kempe, Dylan Holloway and Matthew Schaefer, with clear add/stream/watch guidance for the 2025-26 season.
Daily Fantasy Lineup Leans: Schaefer, Duchene and a Sabres Watch
Daily fantasy hockey start/sit leans for Matthew Schaefer and Matt Duchene, plus how to handle Buffalo Sabres skaters based on PP1 roles and matchup context.
Fantasy Defensemen Rankings Outlook for 2025-26
Breaking down the 2025-26 fantasy hockey defensemen landscape: why Cale Makar leads the way, how to value Quinn Hughes and Jakob Chychrun, and which blueliners to watch.
Fantasy Hockey EDGE Tiers: Hintz, Schaefer and Nelson for 2025-26
Breaking down Roope Hintz, Matthew Schaefer and Brock Nelson into fantasy tiers using EDGE-style insights to guide your 2025-26 roster, trades and streams.
