"Every hockey fan knew that Matthew Schaefer was going to be good, and a guy that would change the Islanders franchise for the better, however what we didn't know is how good he would actually become only six games into his NHL career. He clearly loves it in New York, and no matter how good or bad they are he has the dedication which raises the question, how long will it be before Matthew Schaefer becomes the next captain in the Big Apple?"
"After being selected first overall by the New York Islanders in this year's NHL draft, elite defenseman Matthew Schaefer officially became the cornerstone of the Islanders rebuild, and would be the guy they hoped would become their franchise guy. Well, six games into his rookie year, Matthew Schaefer looks more than just NHL ready, and after averaging almost 25 minutes of ice time in his first six games, he is already becoming one of the Islanders most important players."
Matthew Schaefer was selected first overall by the New York Islanders and emerged as the cornerstone of their rebuild. Six games into his NHL career he is averaging almost 25 minutes per game and is already among the team's most important players. He displays dedication and a strong on-ice voice while settling in New York, earning 20+ minutes per game and top-pairing responsibilities at 18. With aging leadership on Long Island, Schaefer could plausibly earn the captaincy within two to three years if his development and leadership continue. His trajectory parallels other young franchise leaders.
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