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You may as well hand the Calder Trophy to Matthew Schaefer already

Related Topics: Bo Horvat, Nolan Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer is more than proving why he was worthy of the top pick in the 2025 draft. He's now showing everyone why he's the surefire Calder Trophy winner.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

Nobody predicted Matthew Schaefer would be tied for the lead in points for the New York Islanders alongside Bo Horvat after six games. Schaefer now has seven points and two goals on the year, and in Tuesday night's win over the San Jose Sharks, he became the youngest blueliner in league history to score a game-winner.