D Matt Schaefer - Erie Otters, OHL (2025 Draft)

[covfefe]

NIL money can help offset that ELC if he wants to go to college.

Canadians can't take NIL money.

Edit: and contrary to popular belief, there is no substantive NIL $ in college hockey.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Canadians can't take NIL money.

Edit: and contrary to popular belief, there is no substantive NIL $ in college hockey.

Elliotte Friedman said colleges are working on ways to get Canadian players NIL and it should be worked out.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Canadians can't take NIL money.

They can, that they can't is the myth, it's just more complicated.

 

[yessir29292]

NIL money can help offset that ELC if he wants to go to college.

Not for a Canadian. Hes gonna sign an ELC right away, helps both parties. No chance he doesnt.

 

[rahad]

Out of the current bottom 5 teams the only team I see picking Misa/Hagens over him is Buffalo. San Jose winning the lottery and adding him on the back end next to Dickinson is unfair. Especially with Celebrini and Smith up front.

It will be fun to see Buffalo draft another Defenseman first overall!

 

[Corso]

Canadians can't take NIL money.

Edit: and contrary to popular belief, there is no substantive NIL $ in college hockey.

They can earn passive income and they can set up licensing deals within Canada.....but of course it is very difficult to generate the amount of money that would equal an ELC so......

And you are correct NIL money is not a substantial amount in college hockey

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Not for a Canadian. Hes gonna sign an ELC right away, helps both parties. No chance he doesnt.

Did he announce this or is that your prediction?

 

[frontsfan67]

Why would Schaefer go to the NCAA lol?

He hasn’t even dominated junior hockey yet. He’s great don’t get me wrong but he has had troubles staying healthy this season and last season struggled. Would be more beneficial to play again in OHL or NHL.

Also there was a but article about Zach Edey not getting lots of NIL money despite being the best college player 2 years in a row. No point in Schaefer going to college unless there’s a big change to that NIL

 

[frontsfan67]

Good chance Nashville is picking top 3, imagine if they are able to get Schaefer. Perfect Josi replacement long term.

Will be gone by then for sure

 

[MichaelFarrell]

This would mean he cannot sign his ELC. No reason why he wouldn't. 0% chance 1OA doesn't sign his ELC right away

Owen Power literally did this very recently lol.

Why would Schaefer go to the NCAA lol?

He hasn’t even dominated junior hockey yet. He’s great don’t get me wrong but he has had troubles staying healthy this season and last season struggled. Would be more beneficial to play again in OHL or NHL.

Also there was a but article about Zach Edey not getting lots of NIL money despite being the best college player 2 years in a row. No point in Schaefer going to college unless there’s a big change to that NIL

NCAA hockey has more structured play, older competition, and can allow for more strength training due to the schedule.

I think it’s a great option for Schaefer.