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Schaefer’s Contract Could Shatter Defenseman Pay | Chicago News
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The Islanders are preparing to pay top dollar for their own rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer, who tied a record with 59 points as a defenseman — and now faces a contract offer that could shatter the league’s defenseman salary ceiling. With San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini just signed to a massive $18.8M AAV deal, Schaefer is poised to command close to the cap’s 20% max — potentially $20.8M — making him not just the highest-paid defenseman, but possibly the NHL’s top earner. With rising cap space and elite performance, Schaefer’s rookie contract could redefine young defenseman compensation.
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