""The decision was the people. There's a lot of familiarity with the division, this area of the country, the passion of the cities in this area. But most importantly, I think what Matthew (Darche) sold me on is the vision here.""
""I couldn't believe my eyes the first half of the year, what I was seeing from an 18-year-old, and the maturity in his game and how dynamic he was. I'm really excited to work with him and get to know him as a young man.""
""While Schaefer has been much better than advertised in his own end, DeBoer is the type of coach who can bring out the best in a defender, and could skyrocket Schaefer into another echelon of defenseman.""
Pete DeBoer, previously a sought-after coaching candidate, chose to become the head coach of the NY Islanders. His decision was influenced by familiarity with the division, the passion of the local cities, and a strong vision presented by Matthew Darche. DeBoer expressed excitement about working with Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old player whose offensive skills were well-known, but whose defensive abilities have exceeded expectations. DeBoer believes he can enhance Schaefer's defensive game significantly.
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