Matthew Schaefer Chats with the 2026 Draft Class | NHL Backstage Presented by Chipotle

Join Kate Pettersen, Jonny Lazarus and Matthew Schaefer for an exclusive all-access look behind the scenes at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. Follow the top prospects as they walk the red carpet, experience the excitement inside KeyBank Center, and hear from the newest members of the NHL family moments after realizing their NHL dreams. Schaefer returns to the Draft as a Calder Trophy winner after a historic rookie season with the New York Islanders. Watch as he appears on Sportsnet and ESPN broadcasts, announces the Islanders' first-round selection on stage, reflects on his own Draft Day memories from one year ago, and joins the crew as a guest host for exclusive interviews with the 2026 Draft class. Featuring casual conversations with No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna as well as Ivar Stenberg, Caleb Malhotra, Daxon Rudolph, Alberts Smits, Keaton Verhoeff and more of the top selections from the 2026 NHL Draft. 0:39 NHL Backstage with Kate and Jonny 1:49 Kate and Jonny on the Red Carpet ⭐️ 4:05 Matthew Schaefer joins the show 🌯 5:36 Chipotle Real Takes: Draft Flashback ⏪ 10:47 Gavin McKenna, @TorontoMapleLeafs 13:39 Ivar Stenberg, @sanjosesharks 15:42 Caleb Malhotra, @Canucks1970 18:30 Chipotle Real Takes 🌶️ 21:18 Daxon Rudolph, @BuffaloSabres 22:38 Alberts Smits, @nyrangers 24:48 Keaton Verhoeff, @sanjosesharks 27:10 Malte Gustafsson, @NY_Islanders 29:29 Outtakes! 🤪 30:00 Until Next Time! ✌️ Presented by @chipotle ▶️ SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/nhl 🔥MORE NHL VIDEOS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1NbHSfosBuGoyOevGOoJ6nHPD7nDRVFn&si=MHZlxPpXKq2JlQx1 #NHL #NHLDraft #MatthewSchaefer #GavinMcKenna #NHLBackstage #Buffalo