"But what does seem intriguing is that Schaefer has cracked the top 5 in a major trophy race: The Norris. According to a USA Today piece from November 19, the Islanders' 18-year-old stud rookie has leaped into the Norris conversation. To no one's surprise, Colorado Avalanche blueliner Cale Makar currently leads the way for the Norris. He's been on fire since the season began."
"Matthew Schaefer could achieve a remarkable feat this season. He's the presumptive Calder Trophy winner at this point. It seems unlikely that any of the other players in this year's rookie class could outduel Schaefer. So, assuming Schaefer wins the Calder, he could make history by winning the Norris Trophy in the same season. That's something that's never been done before. The closest anyone has ever gotten was Bobby Orr in 1966-67."
Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old New York Islanders rookie defenseman, has seven goals and 15 points in 22 games, including four power-play goals. Schaefer has entered the Norris Trophy conversation, joining Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Josh Morrissey, and Miro Heiskanen among top defenseman candidates. Cale Makar currently leads the Norris voting and Quinn Hughes ranks highly despite missing time with injury. Schaefer is the presumptive Calder Trophy favorite and could become the first player to win both the Calder and Norris in the same season. The closest precedent saw Bobby Orr win the Calder and receive Norris consideration in 1966-67.
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