Fansided · Feb 28
Why Matthew Schaefer Is Running Away With the Calder Trophy
The Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer to be a franchise defenseman. He has shown that and more through his Calder Trophy pursuit.
Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesWhen the Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall inJune, there were big expectations, expectations that the18-year-old has absolutely blown out of the water in his first 60 NHL games. Because of this, the Islanders find themselves in a playoff push, and the outlook of the franchise is at its best in years.