Schaefer sidesteps captaincy chatter, keeps eyes on Islanders' prize

Matthew Schaefer is handling the swirling speculation about the Islanders captaincy with the poise of a veteran leader, but he's making clear where his focus truly lies. The NHL star has bigger fish to fry than worrying about whether he'll wear the "C," and his comments suggest he's locked in on what actually matters. Schaefer's approach to the captaincy question tells you everything you need to know about his mentality heading into the season.