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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · 3d

Matthew Schaefer makes family, friends ‘super proud’ in
NHL debut with the New York Islanders. Todd Schaefer: "You know what, he's chasing his dream and he's just very excited. I couldn't be prouder."
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Schaefer makes family, friends ‘super proud’ in NHL debut with Islanders | NHL.com

Defenseman’s father, brother among those in Pittsburgh to witness No. 1 pick’s 1st career point

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · 3d

Matthew Schaefer 'dialed-in' for NHL debut with the New York Islanders
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Schaefer 'dialed-in' for NHL debut with Islanders | NHL.com

Will be youngest defenseman at 18 years, 34 days chosen No. 1 in Draft to play game

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · 4d

Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt determined to help @newjerseydevils.bsky.social change narrative, go far in playoffs
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Hughes, Hischier, Bratt determined to help Devils change narrative, go far in playoffs | NHL.com

New Jersey's top forwards hungry 'to take the next step as a team'

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · 10d

Luke Hughes happy 'to be back to work' with Devils after signing 7-year contract
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Luke Hughes happy 'to be back to work' with Devils after signing 7-year contract | NHL.com

Defenseman joins team after missing start of training camp, expects to play season opener Oct. 9

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · 14d

Defenseman Simon Nemec seeking larger role with @notnjdevils.bsky.social, medal for Slovakia in Olympics
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Nemec seeking larger role with Devils, medal for Slovakia in Olympics | NHL.com

Defenseman 'much more prepared' to take big step toward each objective this season

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Max Miller @real-max-miller.bsky.social · Sep 11

"Every time I get on the ice, just show what I can do."

Sam Dickinson isn't worried about where he stands on the #SJSharks depth chart. He's focused on what he does on the ice to impress the decision makers. Read on Sharks Hockey Digest.
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Dickinson Not Worrying About Position on Sharks Depth Chart

San Jose Sharks top defense prospect Sam Dickinson isn't looking at the veteran defenseman ahead of him on the depth chart at training camp.

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Sep 11

@jonlanenhl.bsky.social provided a little insight on No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, who is eyeing opening night roster www.nhl.com/news/matthew...

Schaefer skates with Islanders eyeing opening night roster | NHL.com

Defenseman says he feels 'super close' after 1st day of rookie camp

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jul 28

NHL Draft: Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is OK w/ the pressure ahead of being potential No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft. Wants to help @hockeycanada.bsky.social get over the hump at World Juniors.
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McKenna OK with pressure ahead of being potential No. 1 pick at 2026 NHL Draft | NHL.com

Forward prospect will play at Penn State this season, represent Canada at World Juniors

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jul 27

World Jr Summer Showcase: @bostonu.bsky.social forward Cole Eiserman looks to help USA Hockey 3-peat at 2026 WJC. "Cole is becoming a pro off the ice. Little things ... I've honestly kind of taken things from him, but don't tell him that"-- BU def Cole Hutson
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Eiserman looks to help U.S. 3-peat at 2026 World Junior Championship | NHL.com

Islanders forward prospect says leadership role 'would be huge'

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jul 21

Mikhail Yegorov's ability, personality make him commodity in Devils pipeline. "'Yegs' is the happiest guy on planet earth. He loves to have fun, chirps the guys and, in practice, is extremely hard on himself." -- BU defenseman Cole Hutson
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Yegorov's ability, personality make him commodity in Devils pipeline | NHL.com

Boston University teammate says goalie prospect 'happiest guy on planet earth'

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jul 8

NHL Draft Class: The NHL Draft dust has settled, so in our final pod of 2024-25, we're joined by Sportsnet/NHL Network analyst Sam Cosentino to recap everything (surprise picks, teams) & look ahead to 2026

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2025 NHL Draft wrap-up, 2026 lookahead on 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com

Cosentino of NHL Network, Sportsnet discusses Islanders, who to watch next year beyond McKenna

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 29

Top 10 moments from the 2025 NHL Draft www.nhl.com/news/top-10-...

Top 10 moments from 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com

From Schaefer at No. 1 to Park at No. 223, memories were made in Los Angeles

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Heather Engel @engelheather.bsky.social · Jun 28

Want to know more about Mrtka? Check out this story from colleague @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social: www.nhl.com/news/radim-m...

Mrtka could have highest ceiling among prospects in 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com

Defenseman joined Seattle of WHL last November, has only taken 'hockey seriously' for past 4 years

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · Jun 26

What will happen when the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft kicks off Friday? Funny you should ask, because we have the final mock drafts from me and @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social right here: www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

Final Mock 2025 NHL Draft: Intrigue following 1st 4 picks | NHL.com

Predators selection at No. 5 unclear after Schaefer, Misa, Frondell, Desnoyers taken off board

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 26

Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters is 'by far the best prospect' available in 2025 NHL Draft

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Schaefer 'by far the best prospect' available in 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com

Erie defenseman projected to be 1st No. 1 pick from OHL since McDavid in 2015

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 24

2025 NHL Draft: Metropolitan Division team needs www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

2025 NHL Draft: Metropolitan Division needs | NHL.com

Islanders could select defenseman Schaefer No. 1; Flyers hold 3 picks in 1st round

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 24

2025 NHL Draft: Central Division team needs www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

2025 NHL Draft: Central Division needs | NHL.com

Blackhawks could take high-end center at No. 3; Predators own 3 1st-round picks, 9 overall

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 24

2025 NHL Draft: Pacific Division team needs www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

2025 NHL Draft: Pacific Division needs | NHL.com

Sharks could shore up center depth with No. 2 pick; Kraken may add defenseman at No. 8

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 24

2025 NHL Draft: Atlantic Division team needs www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

2025 NHL Draft: Atlantic Division needs | NHL.com

Canadiens seek depth with 2 picks in 1st round; Bruins, Sabres each have top 10 selection

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 22

Here's why Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer is such a unique, special player, and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft ...
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Schaefer's talent, maturity make him likely No. 1 pick of 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com

Erie defenseman has 'aura about him' despite countless adversities

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 16

2025 NHL Draft: Here are 10 players on the radar this year who were passed over in 2024. @nhldotcom.bsky.social
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10 players on radar for 2025 NHL Draft passed over last year | NHL.com

Epperson, Feldbergs, Gerwing among those who could be selected

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 7

2025 NHL Draft prospects talk comparable players in League. "... Jack Hughes, just kind of the way he skates, the way he plays, handles the puck. I think there's a lot of pieces of his game that I can kind of see in mine."

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2025 NHL Draft prospects talk comparable players in League | NHL.com

Projected No. 1 pick Schaefer likens game to that of “smooth-skating defensemen” Makar, Heiskanen

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 4

2025 NHL Draft: Exceptionally talented @bceagleincali.bsky.social center James Hagens making case to be a top pick in the 2025 Draft and help whichever club selects him in the big moments of big games. www.nhl.com/news/topic/n...

Hagens making case to be top pick of 2025 Draft | NHL.com

Boston College center honing craft, 'will compete until the very last play'

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · Jun 1

Matthew Schaefer, the projected top pick in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, is one of 90 prospects invited to participate in the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine presented by Fanatics at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo beginning Monday.
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Schaefer, Frondell, Hagens set for NHL Scouting Combine spotlight | NHL.com

Erie defenseman, Djurgarden center, Boston College center among 90 prospects showcasing for 2025 Draft

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Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealenhl.bsky.social · May 30

NHL Draft Class podcast: NHL Scouting Combine and top players discussed with guest David Gregory of NHL Central Scouting. Gregory also offers his memories of the Central Scouting bureau in its 50th anniversary season.

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2025 Scouting Combine discussed on 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com

Annual event in Buffalo next week; co-hosts break down what Islanders should do with No. 1 pick

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