That brings us to another potential dilemma for the Blackhawks in 2025. Another defenseman, Matthew Schaefer, could emerge as the consensus top player in the draft. He was atop the NHL’s Central ...

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 ...

While U.S. center James Hagens was widely seen as the front-runner heading into this season, NHL Central Scouting pegged Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer as its No. 1 pick among North American ...

A broken collarbone hasn't hindered Matthew Schaefer's status for this summer's NHL entry draft. Schaefer is a second-year defenseman for the Erie Otters. They chose the Hamilton, Ontario ...

Matthew Schaefer, who is No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft, is in good spirits and remains on schedule to return in April ...

Sitting at the top of the list was Erie Otters' defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Since the beginning of the year, it has been widely acknowledged that Schaefer is the top defenseman in the draft class ...

GO DEEPER Calder Trophy watch: Ranking the NHL's 5 best rookies of 2024-25 at the halfway mark Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer leads the North American skaters list in a “tight race ...

NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings Tuesday with Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer headlining all North American skaters. Through 17 appearances with the OHL’s Erie Otters ...