She'd be so proud 🥹 #NHLDraft

Yup. Life changing day.

Ts got me tearing up cuh

Love this kid.

Just a great kid man

Definitely

this is beautiful 🤍

😞😞💔

oh i’m crying

MATTHEW SCHAEFER TO LONG ISLAND! 🤩 With the first overall pick, the @NYIslanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer! 📺: 2025 Upper Deck #NHLDraft on @espn, @ESPNPlus, @Sportsnet and @TVASports

A very emotional Matthew Schaefer after putting on the Isles jersey for the first time 💙🧡

Matthew Schaefer finished his interview on set with NHL Network, shook hands with the people at the desk. Then walked behind and shook hands with all the audio people and camera people as well. Small things are big things. Impressive young man.

The #Isles not only put a cancer ribbon on Schaefer’s jersey, but also embroidered the inside of his collar with his mother’s initials “JS”. Amazing touch. 💜