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NextImg:Matthew Schaefer signs his Islanders rookie contract with new era set to begin

Matthew Schaefer has put pen to paper.

As Schaefer walked out to the Citi Field mound to throw the first pitch at Monday’s Mets-Guardians game, the Islanders announced the defenseman has signed his three-year, entry-level deal.

Islanders first overall draft pick Matthew Schaefer throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Mets and the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field. Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Hockey player Matthew Schaefer #71 at the New York Islanders Development Camp.
Matthew Schaefer waves to the crowd following the New York Islanders 2025 Development Camp at Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park on June 30, 2025. Getty Images

Schaefer can play nine games with the Islanders this season without using up a year of his contract.

More likely, he will play the full season with the Isles, but he needs to win a job in training camp to make that official.