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Schaefer's 20 Goals Redefine Rookie D-Man History
Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders' top pick from 2025, just became the first rookie of this class to hit 20 goals, outpacing every 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history. His two-way game dominates all zones, leading rookies in ice time and value metrics that leave even challengers like Demidov in the dust. Lou Lamoriello's front office couldn't have dreamed of this instant impact from a kid logging 26-minute nights right out of camp.
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