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Schaefer’s Rise as Islanders’ Future Captain | NHL News
Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders’ first-round draft pick, is rewriting rookie records with 23 goals and 59 points in 82 games—tying Brian Leetch’s all-time mark for most goals by a defenseman. At just 18, he’s averaging over 24 minutes per game, leading the team with a plus-13 rating, and is already being groomed as the franchise’s future captain. Learning from veteran leaders Bo Horvat and Brayden Schenn, Schaefer is poised to become the face of the Islanders, ready to shoulder the weight of expectation and leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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