"For Schaefer, who said he face-timed with the GOAT, it's the latest milestone in a season that has already placed him squarely in the national spotlight. Praise has poured in from across the hockey world - from stars and executives alike - but Brady's endorsement marked a different kind of validation. In a video posted to NOBULL's Instagram, Brady singled out Schaefer as the NHL player he would most want representing the brand."
"#Isles Matthew Schaefer said he is signed to @nobull, @TomBrady's brand. Said he face-timed with Brady.- Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) January 6, 2026 "One player right now?" Brady said. "I talked to this kid Matthew. This young guy. He kind of has that eye of the tiger." That reputation has been earned on the ice. The first overall pick in last June's draft leads the Islanders in ice time at nearly 24 minutes per game and ranks among the team leaders in goals, assists, and points."
Matthew Schaefer, 18, signed with NOBULL, the apparel company co-owned by Tom Brady, and spoke with Brady by FaceTime. Brady singled him out as the NHL player he most wanted representing the brand, praising his eye of the tiger. Schaefer leads the Islanders in ice time at nearly 24 minutes per game and ranks among team leaders in goals, assists, and points. He became the youngest defenseman in NHL history to record multiple two-goal games and the youngest player ever to score an overtime goal. His recent two-goal overtime winner against the Maple Leafs boosted attendance at UBS Arena and helped push the Islanders into the Metropolitan Division race.
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