Matthew Schaefer will become the face of the New York Islanders, but his rise to stardom won't come without growing pains.
It was a foregone conclusion that Matthew Schaefer was going to earn a spot on the New York Islanders. The 2025 first-overall pick was arguably the best playmaker in this year's NHL Draft, and his preseason didn't disappoint.
But Islanders fans need to understand that Schaefer probably won't be a an elite points producer in Year 1 of what will be a long, successful NHL career.