New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called.
The emotion was too much. Thinking about the person he wished more than anything could be by his side overwhelmed the 17-year-old defenceman.
The tears flowed soon after.
