"It'd be a dream come true, obviously, just the names that have won that award, and there are so many talented players in this rookie draft class here. Obviously, it'd be a dream come true, but it's a tight race, and there's a lot of great players, so we'll see when the time comes."
"When you're a hockey player, and you love playing with these guys and going to war, you don't want to stop, and it feels just too early to stop playing hockey."
Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old defenseman for the New York Islanders, is a frontrunner for the Calder Trophy after tying the rookie record for goals by a blueliner with 23. Despite his individual success, Schaefer expresses disappointment over the team's poor performance, which ended their playoff hopes. He acknowledges the honor of potentially winning the award but emphasizes his desire to continue playing with his teammates. Schaefer's skills have drawn comparisons to NHL greats, highlighting his potential as a generational talent.
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