Expectations are already sky high for Matthew Schaefer after the NY Islanders selected the left-handed defenseman first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.
On the ice today at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, Schaefer, though unintentional, sported the looks of two of the biggest names in Islanders history who surpassed all expectations.
Schaefer has some fun at Rookie Showcase
Spotted wearing a pair of glasses, the Isles rookie gave off vibes of Al Arbour during the 1960s, who wore glasses while playing.
Schaefer was wearing the glasses with recording technology to document the day's events.