Matthew Schaefer Gets Call From Anders Lee | First Conversation with Islanders Captain
and Lee how you doing Matthew there he is how you doing not not too much i mean pretty crazy i a lot of tears got to me today for sure but it’s pretty cool i love it i love it brother it’s awesome very proud of you man thank you i appreciate it how’s How’s everything with you and the family everything’s good man everything’s good enjoying my time in Minnesota had the draft on saw you up there it’s great brother we’re We’re pumped i uh I can’t wait i mean I know W Horvat’s with you know my agent and stuff so heard a lot of great things about the team and I know you you got all the guys under the wing and um obviously it starts with you so can’t wait to you know meet you hopefully soon but you know yeah looking forward to it it’s going to be it’s going to be great man enjoy it enjoy it it’s a whirlwind I’m sure but uh honestly man soak it all in it’s welld deserved you’ve earned it uh you’ve worked for this and and you deserve everything that’s coming so enjoy it we’ll catch up soon enough you uh you be present and enjoy it brother i’m proud of you i will you have a you have a good rest of your evening and um yeah we’ll talk soon thanks for the call i appreciate it you too brother welcome to the island thank you see you all right we’ll see you Mike
Right after being selected 1st overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer receives a welcome call from New York Islanders captain Anders Lee. The two connect for the first time as Schaefer officially joins the Islanders family.
📞 Hear the full conversation as Lee congratulates the Isles’ newest defenseman and shares what it means to wear the blue and orange. Schaefer talks about the emotions of draft night, his excitement to get started, and what it means to be joining a storied NHL franchise.
💬 “I can’t wait to get to work,” Schaefer tells Lee. “This means everything.”
🔹 About Matthew Schaefer
Drafted 1st overall by the Islanders, Schaefer is a standout defenseman from the OHL’s Erie Otters. Known for his elite skating and high-end hockey IQ, he’s expected to be a key piece of the team’s future.
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13 comments
Great Cap for this
🥅
Go otters
Love this! Anders helps the rookie right away!
Anders Lee is such a great person
💙🧡💙🧡💙 the Jam will have even more meaning.
From one Captain to the next, so mature for a 17 yrs old kid!
This kid is a beauty
that was awesome!
The Islanders really have turned a page….they look so promising now.
Great draft
Bright days ahead
Let’s Go !!!!!!!
The torch is being passed.
This is why he is the team's captain