Matthew Schaefer, Improved Penalty Kill Signs Islanders Could Be Real Contenders

Matthew Schaefer, improved penalty kill signs Islanders could be real contenders

The No. 1 overall pick is better than advertised, but there are other telltale signs to give fans hope.

Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the month after strong start with Islanders

New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named the NHL's rookie of the month for October on Saturday.

New York Islanders Rookie Defenceman Matthew Schaefer Making Quite the Impression

New York Islanders rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer continues to show why he was chosen first overall in last year’s NHL draft. Showing to be a special talent, this 18-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, playing what many believe is the hardest position in hockey, enjoyed a solid month of October, which saw him not only log 22:21 of ice time per game, but also rank second among rookies with eight points (three goals, five assists) over the first …