Islanders Notebook: Barzal Talks Chemistry With Schaefer, Sorokin Speaks On His Early Season Showing

Mathew Barzal details his early chemistry with rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, while Ilya Sorokin opens up about his start to the season as the Islanders look to find rhythm.

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Oct 13, 2025

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ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders battle the Winnipeg Jets today for a matinee showdown. Ahead of the 1 PM puck drop, here’s my conversation with Mathew Barzal on playing with Matthew Schaefer and what Ilya Sorokin has thought of his early-season showing:

Islanders Notebook: Barzal Talks Chemistry With Schaefer, Sorokin Speaks On His Early Season Showing

Mathew Barzal details his early chemistry with rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, while Ilya Sorokin opens up about his start to the season as the Islanders look to find rhythm.

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