Fansided · Feb 16
Schaefer leading Calder race, and the analytics back it up
New York islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer is the presumptive favorite for the Calder Trophy with the analytics backing it up.
Jan 31, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Nashville Predators at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesNew York Islanders blueliner Matthew Schaefer has been this season’s revelation. We all knew the 18-year-old was good, but we never thought he’d be this good, this soon.