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Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders top rookie defenseman, is making waves in the NHL. Drafted first in 2025, hes racked up 49 points, 20 goals, and 29 assists in 68 games, leading the Calder Trophy race. Despite a broken collarbone and losing his mother to cancer, hes on pace to break the Islanders rookie defenseman points record. Coach Patrick Roy praises his defensive growth, while opponents like John Tavares and Brayden Schenn call him a generational talent. Meanwhile, talks of Russia rejoining international play have sparked debate among NHL players and officials.

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