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NHL insider confirms what Islander fans already know about a rising star

One NHL insider had some good things to say about one of the New York Islanders' most exciting players. And it will only reinforce fans' beliefs in that player.

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Everyone in the NHL universe is singing Matthew Schaefer's praises, and rightfully so.

Schaefer's five points in five games with the New York Islanders, along with his 22:01 of average total ice time, are elite. But when you factor in the way he returned from playing in just 17 games in 2024-25, it's safe to say hardly anyone saw this early-season production coming.