Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is Pronman's No. 1 ranked prospect and the favorite to go first in the draft.

The No. 1 spot in the 2025 NHL Draft is wide open. Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer is in the pole position in NHL ...

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

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

The NHL Central Scouting bureau deems the Erie Otters' Matthew Schaefer its top pick for this year's draft despite the ...

It’s pretty crazy to think that this is my first rankings of the season for the 2025 NHL Draft. In past seasons we’d be about ...

The Blackhawks need more offensive firepower in their system. But is Schaefer, a defenseman, too good to pass up?

NHL draft prospects Matthew Schaefer and Victor Eklund are among NHL Central Scouting's leaders in its midterm rankings.

Earlier today, NHL Central Scouting released their mid-season rankings for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Sitting at the top of the list was Erie Otters' defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

"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." ...

The Erie Otters defenceman was the unanimous selection for the No. 1 spot on TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie's mid-season draft rankings by a panel of 10 NHL team scouts.

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 ...