Matthew Schaefer Profile

Matthew Schaefer
Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/183 lbsPosition: LHD
Team: Erie (OHL)
Matthew Schaefer's Player Profile
Corey Pronman - The Athletic - January 28th: "His main asset is his skating. He’s a powerful, effortless skater who will be able to close gaps and transition up ice at a clear NHL level. He uses his feet to attack often, leading and supporting rushes very well."Ryan Kennedy - The Hockey News - January 27th: "He's a do-everything defenseman who could very well become a franchise NHLer thanks to his skill, skating and smarts. No coincidence Canada tanked at the world juniors after he got hurt."
Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - January 22nd: "As brilliant as his play was in key games at the world juniors, his absence for Canada was equally as noticeable and evidence as to why he’s the top rated player in this class."
Hannah Stuart - Bleacher Report - January 20th: "We feel for Schaefer; starting your draft season with a long-term illness is bad enough, but to break your collarbone and require surgery just a couple of games into the biggest international tournament of the year for your age group? One where you were dominating every shift you played? That's just uncalled for."
Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - January 16th: "He’s so smart, so skilled, and the results at just about every single level have been so promising. You can see some similarities between Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes in the way he plays. And while Schaefer is not exactly either of them, he does have all the makings of a No. 1 defenseman in the NHL quite soon."
Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - Dec. 17th: "The cerebral defender has been fantastic this season, playing big minutes, filling up highlight reels and doing everything Erie has asked of him. Offensively, Schaefer puts his foot on the gas and enters attack mode. He has the skill to embarrass defenders and the vision to exploit lanes as a passer and shooter."
Smaht Scouting - Dec. 10th: "Despite a delayed start to his draft year due to mononucleosis, he has returned to form and profiles as a high-end NHL defenseman. Schaefer’s game stands out for his maturity, intelligence, and efficiency."
Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - Dec. 3rd: "Schaefer continues to evolve and take his game to new levels. The two-way/transitional defenceman leads by example with his relentless compete. He never quits on a play in the defensive zone and attacks with speed and creativity offensively."
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