Schaefer, Matthew
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Age:
17
Cap Hit:
$975,000
Born:
Sep. 5, 2007
Clause:
ELC
Birthplace:
CAN
Height:
6'2"
ELC Age:
17
Weight:
183 lbs
Waivers Age:
18
Shoots:
Left
Daily Cap Hit:
$5,078

Contracts | $0

Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Mathieu Darche

Length: 3 years

Value: $13,425,000

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : 1.0%

Signing Team: New York Islanders

Signing Date: Aug. 05, 2025

Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Schaefer is a dynamic defenseman with elite skating and high hockey IQ.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2025-26-$975,0001.0%$4,475,000$3,500,000$97,500$877,500$975,000$85,000
2026-27-$975,0000.9%$4,475,000$3,500,000$97,500$877,500$975,000$85,000
2027-28-$975,0000.9%$4,475,000$3,500,000$97,500$877,500$975,000$85,000
TOTAL$975,000-$4,475,000$0$292,500$2,632,500$2,925,000$255,000

Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2021-22Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U16 AAA31120.67000.02 - -
2021-22Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U15 AAA311734511.65000.014 - -
2021-22Draftday Selects U1591670.78000.00 - -
2021-22Hamilton Steel U16 AAA00.00 - 2112 - 000.02
2021-22Hamilton Steel U15 AAA00.00 - 2112 - 000.02
2022-23Team Ontario63361.00000.04 - -
2022-23Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA251220321.28000.01456814 - 000.00
2022-23Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA41341.00020.00 - -
2023-24Erie Otters56314170.300-20.0166033 - 040.02
2023-24Canada U1871450.71080.02 - -
2023-24Canada White U1781340.50000.06 - -
2024-25Erie Otters17715221.290210.08 - -
2024-25Canada U2021121.00020.00 - -
2024-25Canada U1852461.20000.00 - -
2024-25Team CHL21121.00030.02 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Matthew Schaefer via Elite Prospects