Finding The Right Partner: The First Step In Schaefer’s NHL Development
The soon to be 18-year-old is not just a one-dimensional defenseman and that impacts who his defense partner should be in year one.
While Matthew Schaefer putting pen to paper on his three-year entry-level contract doesn’t guarantee he’ll make the Islanders out of training camp, the odds are relatively high.
So the question becomes: Who would be the best defense partner for the young puck-mover as he begins his NHL career?