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Matthew Schaefer Leads 2025 NHL Mid-Term Draft Rankings In Tight Race
The No. 1 spot in the 2025 NHL Draft is wide open. Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer is in the pole position in NHL Central Scouting's mid-term draft rankings.
Matthew Schaefer leads James Hagens in tight midterm rankings for 2025 NHL draft
NHL Central Scouting had Canadian defenseman Matthew Schaefer ahead of Boston College center James Hagens in its midterm 2025 draft rankings.
Matthew Schaefer Named Top North American Prospect In NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term 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.
Would Blackhawks take Matthew Schaefer with top 2025 NHL Draft pick?
The Blackhawks need more offensive firepower in their system. But is Schaefer, a defenseman, too good to pass up?
Schaefer, Eklund Top Central Scouting’s Mid-Term 2025 Draft Rankings
Despite having a much better on-ice product this season, the San Jose Sharks are likely to end up in familiar territory this summer, with an early selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.
NHL Draft Rankings Reaction: Schaefer's Rise Gains Steam In Central Scouting's Mid-Term List
NHL draft prospects Matthew Schaefer and Victor Eklund are among NHL Central Scouting's leaders in its midterm rankings. Draft expert Tony Ferrari reacts.
Otters' Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Named Atop NHL Draft Rankings
Matthew Schaefer ranks as the top North American Skater in the NHL Central Scouting's mid-season rankings for the 2025 Draft.
2025 Draft: Schaefer tops Central Scouting midterm rankings
Schaefer (6-foot-2, 183 pounds), Canada's second-youngest player at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, earned the top ranking despite a broken clavicle sustained in the first period of the country's second game of the tournament Dec. 27. He will be out three months.
Craig’s List: Schaefer ascends to No. 1 for 2025 NHL Draft
There is a new player at No. 1 for the third straight edition of TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button’s 2025 draft ranking.
Matthew Schaefer leads NHL Central Scouting’s midseason rankings for the 2025 draft
The Athletic's prospects writers Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman provide their thoughts on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings.
Otters’ Schaefer receives high marks in NHL central scouting mid-season rankings
Otters defenseman and former number one overall pick in the OHL draft, Matthew Schaefer, is ranked number one for north American skaters by NHL central scouting’s mid-season rankings. Head coach Stan Butler and forward Brett Hammond offered their thoughts on the injured Erie defenseman Tuesday afternoon before practice.
Erie Otters star Matthew Schaefer indefinitely out with a broken collarbone
The Erie Otters will be without Matthew Schaefer longer than expected after the team's star defenseman broke his collarbone ...
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Canada’s Matthew Schaefer out for remainder of World Juniors with injury
Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the current favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was injured early in the first period of Team Canada’s round-robin game on Friday against Latvia ...
Otters’ Schaefer out with broken collarbone
Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer is out indefinitely due to a broken collarbone, according to head coach Stan Butler. The ...