"When I grew up playing minor hockey, I was only playing on the right side because there's more lefties than righties. When I went to the [Ontario Hockey League] I started to play my left because there were a lot more righties. I learned my left again even though I always loved playing on my right. It almost felt weird playing on my left because I played on my right so much growing up. Now I feel amazing on my left."
"Chicago had Frondell develop this season with Djurgardens IF as a rookie in the Swedish Hockey League, where he was a linemate of Islanders first-rounder Victor Eklund. The two provided some production for Djurgardens with Frondell notching 20 goals and eight assists in 43 games and Eklund compiling six goals and 18 assists in the same 43 matches."
Matthew Schaefer is proving to be one of the NHL's best players at just 18 years old. He has adapted to playing on his off-side, demonstrating versatility. Schaefer's experience in minor hockey and the Ontario Hockey League has equipped him to excel in different positions. In contrast, Anton Frondell, the third overall pick, took a more traditional route, developing in the Swedish Hockey League before making his NHL debut. Both players are part of a new generation of talent entering the league.
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