- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is the unanimous Calder Trophy choice as NHL rookie of the year ABC News —
- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer first unanimous NHL rookie of the year recipient since 1993 CBC —
- Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer becomes first unanimous Calder winner since 1993 The Globe and Mail —
- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer unanimously wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie The New York Times —
- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Makes NHL History With Unanimous Calder Trophy Win Newsweek —
- Islanders' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year Associated Press —
- Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer unanimous choice for Calder Trophy CTV News —
- Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer named Calder Trophy winner NY Post —
- “My mom, my family”: Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy, dedicates award to his late mother in an emotional moment Times Of India —
- WATCH: NHL star Matthew Schaefer gets big surprise ABC News —
Matthew Schaefer
Canadian ice hockey player (born 2007)
Matthew Schaefer is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected first overall by the Islanders in the 2025 NHL entry draft, and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2025–26.
Schaefer wins Calder Trophy