"When Schaefer jumps over the boards onto the ice, it sends the fans onto the edge of their seat with his elite skating and high IQ vision. Schaefer played a new season high of 26:35 against the Jets, while the next closest defenseman was Tony DeAngelo, who played 17:46. Schaefer led the back end with shots on goal and is earning every shift Patrick Roy gives him."
"Take a look at Matthew Schaefer compared to the rest of the blue-line so far. PTS/60: Matthew Schaefer: 2.6 Scott Mayfield- 1.2 Adam Pelech- 0.0 Ryan Pulock- 0.0 Tony DeAngelo- 1.0 Alex Romanov- 0.0 Matthew Schaefer's power play points per 60 also lead the Islanders at 6.0, while the rest of the defensemen are all at 0.0. Now lets take a look at shots on goal: Matthew Schaefer- 13 Scott Mayfield- 4 Adam Pelech- 6 Ryan Pulock-1 Tony DeAngelo-7 Alex Romanov-3"
The New York Islanders began the season 0-3, most recently losing to the Winnipeg Jets. Matthew Schaefer has produced three points in three games and established a new season-high 26:35 of ice time, far above other defensemen. Schaefer leads the blue-line in PTS/60 (2.6), power-play points per 60 (6.0), and shots on goal (13). He pairs effectively with Scott Mayfield, logging 40:17 together with even goals and favorable shot metrics, while the Romanov-DeAngelo and Pelech-Pulock pairs show weaker results. Schaefer combines offensive impact with size, positioning, IQ and speed to defend and exit the zone.
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