Schaefer’s Rise Could Define Islanders Season | NHL News
Published: September 10, 2026
Duration: 1:16
Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders’ 18-year-old first-round pick and Calder Trophy winner, is poised to dominate again this season — and he’s already cracking Bleacher Report’s early Norris Trophy rankings. With 59 points as a rookie, Schaefer’s breakout potential could make him a league-leading defenseman, and his development might be the key to the Islanders’ success.
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