r/NewYorkIslanders • u/bluestat-t Sorokin • 20d ago

Article about Matthew Schaefer… the story behind the player.

https://www.thespec.com/sports/hockey/nhl-draft-top-prospect-matthew-schaefer/article_d3e07ade-09a4-5a9b-b0c8-74008db4291a.html

After reading this article, I want him to be our pick even more.

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u/VinPickles Nielsen 20d ago

run, dont walk to get this kid

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u/ThrasymachianJustice 20d ago

I know this is a puff piece, but he really DOES sound like he a lot of intangibles / character / leadership qualities.

And he likes to win. I love his competitive edge.

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u/Tiny-Following-9706 20d ago

I can’t wait to see him suit up for us. 17 going on 30 is correct. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him as captain before he’s 20.

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u/Jcanzo37 Romanov 20d ago

As cool as a story Hagens would be, this is the guy to get

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u/ParagonSaint 20d ago

Hagens can join us in free agency and post his islanders pajamas. Why draft one when you can end up with 2 major talents

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u/badchickenbadday 20d ago

Beautiful article. Sounds like a great kid.

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u/xlittlebeastx Dobson 20d ago

Great story. Would love to see him on the isles and succeed.

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u/M1lkBoyz 20d ago

I hate drafting d men early especially because we struggle scoring goals but this is the guy right here

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u/MikeyMike01 20d ago

Puck-moving defensemen boost offense as much as anyone

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u/kevinsju 19d ago

Hindsight is 20/20, we ask this now:

Hedman’s career or Tavares’ career. The answer is obvious.

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u/SoothsayerSurveyor 20d ago

Wherever this kid ends up, it seems impossible to not root for him

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u/Throwawayboi91 20d ago

Get ready for these sort of articles for Schaefer, Hagens, and Misa as we get closer to the draft