Matthew Schaefer continues to rack up accolades from his spectacular rookie season.
Schaefer already took home the Calder Trophy unanimously a few weeks ago, and now he’s become the first defenseman in Islanders history to crack the NHL All-Rookie Team.
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The youngster is one of six skaters to earn the honors, as voted on by the PHWA.
He’s also the sixth player in franchise history to crack the team — joining David Volek (1989), John Tavares (2010), Michael Grabner (2011) and Mathew Barzal (2018).
Schaefer completely the league by storm, sliding in seamlessly on the backend for New York after being selected with the top overall pick in last year’s NHL draft.
He set the franchise record for average time on ice by an 18-year-old (24:41).
He also broke the Islanders record for the most goals (23), points (59), power-play goals (8), overtime goals (4), and game-winning goals (4) by a rookie defenseman.
