NHL, Matthew Schaefer and Tight Race

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 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.
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.
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.
Matthew Schaefer highlights NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings
NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings Tuesday with Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer headlining all North American skaters. Through 17 appearances with the OHL’s Erie Otters this season,
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.
Central Scouting midterm rankings discussed on latest 'NHL Draft Class'
Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters, but it was a very close vote, according to Central Scouting director Dan Marr. Marr said on the latest edition of the "NHL Draft Class" podcast that Schaefer finished ahead of Boston College center James Hagens and Saginaw center Michael Misa but all three earned No.
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