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3 reasons why New York Islanders shouldn’t play Matthew Schaefer in 2025-26

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The New York Islanders have a tough decision determining where Matthew Schaefer should play next season, but there's no reason to rush their top prospect.

The New York Islanders have the luxury of giving Matthew Schaefer time to develop into his future NHL role. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

The New York Islanders face a tough decision regarding number-one overall selection, Matthew Schaefer. In particular, that decision hinges on what the team must do regarding where he’ll play next season.

To begin with, the Islanders have yet to sign Schaefer to his entry-level contract.