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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 24
Matthew Schaefer Not in Huge Rush To Wear the C for NY Islanders
While nobody denies that the New York Islanders have a storied history, nobody can deny that the franchise's future is very much centered around budding star Matthew Schaefer.
Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 22
NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Is Living Up to the Hype in Sophomore Season
The New York Islanders are off to a solid start to the season, and a major reason why has been the performance of one of their star players. Despite a
Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 20
Analyzing Matthew Schaefer’s Workload With NY Islanders
The New York Islanders suffered a huge loss to their blue line when it was announced that Alexander Romanov went down with a torn ACL and would miss the remainder of the season.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 14
NY Islanders Matthew Schaefer Skates Like This NHL Superstar
When the puck hits the stick of New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, fans know something exciting is about to happen. Schaefer’s skating mixed with his stick-handling makes him one of the best defensemen in the NHL, and at 19 years old, he’s only going to get better.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
What would it take for Matthew Schaefer to have an all-time great sophomore season?
Matthew Schaefer is going to become a really, really rich man next summer. But how rich is up to him. The New York Islanders defender is only 19, but he’s already one of the best young players in the world.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
What will Matthew Schaefer’s next contract look like?
Bet early, bet big. That could’ve been the unofficial motto for how NHL teams approached contract extensions this offseason. With a skyrocketing salary cap, teams were willing to give their young, relatively unproven players long and lucrative contracts with the hope they turn into bargains down the line.
NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 30
Preview: NY Islanders' Season Opener vs. Maple Leafs
The New York Islanders are getting set for their season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the team will be excited for the upcoming season. With training camp and the preseason coming and going quickly, the Islanders will be in action on the road.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 30
Heart on Ice: Matthew Schaefer Dedicates Time Away From NY Islanders With Abundant Philanthropic Efforts
On the ice at only the age of 19, Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders has already been named an alternate captain and been bestowed the coveted Calder Trophy — easily winning the hearts of NHL fans worldwide.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 27
NY Islanders Make Multiple Roster Moves Regarding Their Young Talent
With the start of the regular season right around the corner, the New York Islanders have made some roster moves regarding some of their young talent. There were some mixed results for the Islanders in the preseason, and what this team will be during the 2026-27 campaign is still yet to be determined.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 24
NY Islanders Wisely Predicted to Have Bright Future in Coming Years
The New York Islanders are getting set for the start of the regular season right around the corner. With some training camp and two preseason games left, the time to prepare has nearly finished. With a bunch of the NHL regulars playing on Tuesday night against the Rangers, the Islanders were able to pull off an impressive win after trailing 3-0.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24
Islanders’ Pete DeBoer drops Matthew Schaefer truth bomb following Bo Horvat captaincy
The New York Islanders lost their captain over the summer, as Anders Lee decided to move on by signing a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth. That meant that the captaincy was now wide open for the club, and they filled that void by naming forward Bo Horvat his official successor.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 23
Coach Pete DeBoer expects Matthew Schaefer to become future captain of Islanders
According to New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer, the team already has its future captain. Speaking with reporters Wednesday, DeBoer said defenseman Matthew Schaefer will one day wear the “C” on Long Island.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 9
New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year
The New York Islanders have a plan. Most of it appears to begin next summer.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30
What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people
Schaefer has been openly public about his thoughts about a contract.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 22
Islanders fans will love Matthew Schaefer's comments about his next contract
Schaefer is coming off an incredible first season with the Islanders. He set the record for the most goals by an 18-year-old defender.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
What’s Next for Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer After Calder Win?
At 18 years old, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest Calder winner in NHL history, beating Nathan MacKinnon’s previous mark by a day.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 13
Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic Calder Memorial Trophy win
The New York Islanders knew defenseman Matthew Schaefer was talented when they selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but they didn't know he'd make history.
New York Islanders News / Flamesnation / March 20
NHL Notebook: Matthew Schaefer becomes youngest defenceman to reach 50 points
Matthew Schaefer’s impressive rookie campaign has continued. In a 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Schaefer opened the scoring with his 21st goal of the season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14
Matthew Schaefer Sets an Unbelievable New NHL Record
Matthew Schaefer seemingly never seems to run out of ways to wow fans and analysts alike. Already a dominant 18-year-old rookie defenseman for the New York Islanders, he set a new record on Friday night in a 3-2 regulation loss to the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer reaches milestone, on verge of rookie record
With 21 games left in the regular season after Sunday, New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is putting together a season that may go down as the greatest ever for a first-year player on the blue line.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / March 1
Why Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy
Even though there is more than a month remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, there is one individual award race that you can probably wrap up and stop discussing.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance
Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / January 6
Halfway home: Evaluating the Islanders' season so far as playoff picture sharpens
Let’s take a look at the highs (and lows) of the season so far as the Isles march toward their first playoff push since 2023-24.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner
With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / December 31
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer makes history with 25th point
A large part of the Islanders' success so far this season has been the emergence of their rookie defenseman.
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