Matthew Schaefer News & Stories
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Feb 11th, 16:00NHL
Ranking the NHL's top 12 rookie defencemen at the halfway mark of the season
First came the forwards, but how are this year's NHL rookie defencemen performing?
Feb 11th, 15:41NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer’s race to lose
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Jan 21st, 15:56NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer still leads as the pack shifts
Our scouts reconvene for the first Calder Trophy power ranking of 2026.
2025-12-15, 15:16NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 5: Canada and USA roster predictions
Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert try to figure out who the United States and Canada will take to the Olympics.
2025-12-05, 20:01NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer holds top spot as Beckett Sennecke rises
The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.
2025-11-18, 17:27NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 4: What's changed so far this season?
In Part 4 of our Olympic Stock Watch series, Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert discuss how the first six weeks of the NHL season has shifted expectations for the United States and Canada.
2025-11-06, 20:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer takes lead over Ivan Demidov
The NHL's top rookies are bringing the heat early this season. See who’s rising, slipping, and stealing the spotlight in Elite Prospects’ updated Calder Trophy power rankings.
2025-11-04, 04:35NHLMatthew Schaefer’s exceptionally mature game in the NHL has exceeded all expectations
Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.
2025-10-23, 15:17NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie defencemen
David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
2025-10-07, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.
2025-09-30, 13:48NHLWhich top prospects have stood out in the NHL preseason?
Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.
2025-09-17, 15:07Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 2-ranked New York Islanders
Our scouts break down the prospect pool for the No. 2 ranked New York Islanders.
2025-07-09, 01:30NCAAWhat Gavin McKenna's decision means for college hockey
The world's best 17-year-old hockey player just committed to Penn State. The impact of that decision will be felt far outside Happy Valley.
2025-06-29, 00:022025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Draft Grades
Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.
2025-06-26, 16:092025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0 - Top 64
Cam Robinson returns with his final Mock Draft of the 2025 season. Selection are based on organizational fit, need, and the intel that has been accrued.
2025-06-26, 15:032025 NHL DraftFilm Room: What Makes Matthew Schaefer 2025’s Top Prospect
Cam Robinson breaks down Matthew Schaefer's impressive game and highlights what makes him the top prospect in the 2025 class.
2025-06-19, 12:432025 NHL DraftCam Robinson's Final Top 85 for the 2025 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson shares his final board ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
2025-06-09, 05:312025 NHL DraftFinal Thoughts from the NHL Draft Combine: Insights and Expectations
Cam Robinson shares his final thoughts, predictions, and emotions from the NHL Draft Combine. Complete with quotes from scouts and executives
