On Sept. 3, the NHLPA, in partnership with Upper Deck, will host the 15th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Medstar Capitals Iceplex Arena, the practice facility of the Washington Capitals.
New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer and Marc Gatcomb have been invited, along with the following:
Frederic Brunet (BOS), Zeev Buium (MIN), Berkly Catton (SEA), Trevor Connelly (VGK), Ben Danford (TOR), Sam Dickinson (SJ), Karsen Dorwart (PHI), Jordan Dumais (CBJ), Jack Finley (TB), Marc Gatcomb (NYI), Konsta Helenius (BUF), Quinn Hutson (EDM), Tij Iginla (UTA), Joakim Kemell (NSH), Ryan Leonard (WSH), Oliver Moore (CHI), Alexander Nikishin (CAR), Jani Nyman (SEA), Zayne Parekh (CGY), Gabe Perreault (NYR), Francesco Pinelli (LA), David Reinbacher (MTL), Axel Sandin-Pellikka (DET), Gracyn Sawchyn (FLA), Matthew Schaefer (NYI), Beckett Sennecke (ANA), Jimmy Snuggerud (STL), Cam Squires (NJ), Matthew Wood (NSH), Brayden Yager (WPG), Carter Yakemchuk (OTT)
Schaefer, who elected not to go the college route, will be fighting for a roster spot this fall after signing his entry-level deal on Aug. 4.
Islanders Sign No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer To Entry-Level Deal
The <a href="http://thn.com/isles">New York Islanders</a> announced that they have signed No. 1 overall pick <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/islanders-draft-matthew-schaefer-with-first-overall-pick-at-2025-nhl-draft">Matthew Schaefer</a> to his entry-level deal.
For Gatcomb, he recorded eight goals with one assist for nine points in 39 games last season, his rookie campaign after going undrafted out of the University of Connecticut. He signed a one-year extension this summer after bouncing around.
Islanders Sign Forward Marc Gatcomb To One-Year Deal; Avoid Salary Arbitration
The <a href="http://thn.com/isles">New York Islanders</a> and restricted free agent forward <a href="https://x.com/stefen_rosner/status/1941877640111018047">Marc Gatcomb</a> have come to terms on a one-year deal worth $900,000.
This event will take place from 10 AM to 12 PM and The Hockey News will have you covered.
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