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Isles' Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder in Emotional GMA3 Surprise
sports15 days ago

Isles' Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder in Emotional GMA3 Surprise

Isles defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 18, won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie after a season in which he led rookie defensemen in goals (23) and posted 59 points over 82 games, averaging 24:41 of ice time. The award was announced in a tearful surprise on ABC’s GMA3 with his father and brother in attendance, and Schaefer honored his late mother Jennifer; he is opening the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center at Northwell Health’s RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, opening in October with support from the Islanders Children’s Foundation. He becomes the youngest Calder winner in NHL history and the Islanders’ first since Mathew Barzal in 2017-18.

via NHL.com|
#calder-trophy#matthew-schaefer#new-york-islanders
Isles stumble in crucial home game, drop 4-3 to Blackhawks
sports2 months ago

Isles stumble in crucial home game, drop 4-3 to Blackhawks

The New York Islanders fell 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks at UBS Arena, badly hurting their playoff chances. After taking an early lead, New York wilted defensively, with turnovers and a lapse that allowed two-on-none breaks, including one sparked by a turnover from Mathew Barzal. Tony DeAngelo left with a lower-body injury, leaving the Isles shorthanded on the back end. Chicago built a 3-1 lead before the Isles rallied with goals from Simon Holmstrom and Cal Ritchie to cut it to 3-2, and a late six-on-four chance gave them hope, but Arvid Soderblom stopped 44 shots to hold on. The loss leaves New York below the playoff cut line with remaining games.

via New York Post|
#anders-lee#chicago-blackhawks#ilya-sorokin
Isles land Palat in midseason deal to replace Palmieri
sports4 months ago

Isles land Palat in midseason deal to replace Palmieri

The New York Islanders acquired Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Carson Soucy, with New Jersey adding a 2027 sixth-round pick and a third-round pick the Islanders had previously sent to the Rangers; the Isles also sent Max Tsyplakov to New Jersey, leaving a net cap increase of about $3.75 million. Palat, who has 10 points in 51 games this season, is viewed as a potential replacement for Kyle Palmieri and will try to recapture his Lightning-era form, aided by Islanders coach Mathieu Darche who knows Palat from Tampa.

via New York Post|
#carson-soucy#new-jersey-devils#new-york-islanders
Rangers Poised to Swap Soucy for Islanders in Rebuild Push
sports4 months ago

Rangers Poised to Swap Soucy for Islanders in Rebuild Push

The New York Rangers are nearing a trade to send defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders, with terms still being finalized and Soucy likely held out for roster management ahead of a game vs. Boston. The 6-foot-4 left-shot defender owns a $3.25 million cap hit and was acquired from Vancouver at the 2025 deadline; the Rangers are retooling after a disappointing season, while the Islanders—third in the Metro—would gain a left-side blueliner while Alexander Romanov recovers from shoulder surgery.

via The New York Times|
#carson-soucy#defenseman#new-york-islanders
Matthew Schaefer Honored Mother as He Went First Overall to the Islanders in the NHL Draft
sports11 months ago

Matthew Schaefer Honored Mother as He Went First Overall to the Islanders in the NHL Draft

Matthew Schaefer, a 17-year-old defenseman from Ontario, was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL draft, dedicating his achievement to his late mother Jennifer, who passed away from breast cancer. The team honored her with a ribbon stitched onto his jersey and her initials embroidered on his collar, symbolizing her lasting impact on his life. Schaefer's emotional moment and tribute highlight his personal journey and the significance of family in his career.

via CNN|
#first-overall-pick#matthew-schaefer#mother-tribute
Matthew Schaefer Chosen by Islanders in 2025 NHL Draft
sports11 months ago

Matthew Schaefer Chosen by Islanders in 2025 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, recognizing his potential as a future star and franchise face despite limited recent game experience due to injury. Schaefer is highly regarded for his skating, offensive skills, and competitive nature, and is projected to become a top NHL defenseman.

via The New York Times|
#2025-nhl-draft#defenseman#matthew-schaefer
Islanders Triumph Over Blues in Homecoming Victory
sports1 year ago

Islanders Triumph Over Blues in Homecoming Victory

The St. Louis Blues are set to face the New York Islanders with lineup changes following their recent win. Head Coach Drew Bannister will reintroduce Oskar Sundqvist and Matthew Kessel into the lineup, with Sundqvist joining Alexey Toropchenko and Nathan Walker, and Kessel pairing with P.O Joseph. Radek Faksa will center the third line, and Jordan Binnington will start in goal, aiming to set a franchise record for wins.

via NHL.com|
#hockey#lineup-changes#new-york-islanders
Rangers Dominate Islanders with Special Teams and Strategic Moves
sports1 year ago

Rangers Dominate Islanders with Special Teams and Strategic Moves

The New York Rangers defeated the shorthanded New York Islanders 5-2 in their first rivalry matchup of the NHL season. The Rangers capitalized on the Islanders' weak special teams and defensive errors, with Igor Shesterkin making crucial saves. Despite a gritty performance, the Islanders struggled to convert power-play opportunities, going 0-for-5. The Rangers' victory was bolstered by goals from Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck, and Artemi Panarin, maintaining their strong start to the season with an 8-2-1 record.

via New York Post |
#hockey-rivalry#igor-shesterkin#new-york-islanders
Islanders and Blackhawks Trade First-Round Picks Pre-Draft
sports2 years ago

Islanders and Blackhawks Trade First-Round Picks Pre-Draft

The New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks have swapped 2024 NHL Draft picks, with the Islanders receiving the 20th, 54th, and 61st picks in exchange for the 18th and 50th picks. This trade gives the Islanders an extra second-round pick, while the Blackhawks move up in both the first and second rounds. The move is part of a broader strategy by both teams to optimize their draft positions and future prospects.

via The New York Times|
#chicago-blackhawks#new-york-islanders#nhl
"Islanders Win Finale Despite Pageau Injury, Edge Penguins in Milestone Game"
sports2 years ago

"Islanders Win Finale Despite Pageau Injury, Edge Penguins in Milestone Game"

The New York Islanders wrapped up their regular season with a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but the win was overshadowed by Jean-Gabriel Pageau's early exit due to injury. The game, which had no impact on the standings, saw Ilya Sorokin making a dramatic save on a Sidney Crosby penalty shot. Despite the entertaining exhibition, the potential loss of Pageau for the first round of the playoffs is a concern for the Islanders. Additionally, several players were held out of the lineup, and Ruslan Iskhakov made his NHL debut.

via New York Post |
#ilya-sorokin#injury#jean-gabriel-pageau