Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer season's first rookie of the month

Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer season’s first rookie of the month

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

Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer season's first rookie of the month

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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the month

It’s been a blistering start to the NHL career of 2025 first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer. The 18-year-old New York Islanders defenceman was named rookie of the month for October on Saturday after leading all rookies in time on ice per game. With the selection, he becomes the first Islanders rookie to earn the honours since Mathew Barzal in 2018. Schaefer, a native of Hamilton, Ont., racked up eight points (three goals, five assists) over his f…