New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s rapid rise to No. 1 defenseman has exceeded expectations. How much can the Olympic break help the 18-year-old elevate his game for the playoff push?
First 7 Games out of the break will determine the fate of this team. Six 6️⃣ on the road including West Coast Swing, 1 at Home against desperate defending champions Panthers with Matthew. If they can get 4 wins out of those seven the rest of the schedule is home heavy and favorable.
Franchise Altering Player! Right Spot Right Time, he will win hardware and Cups ! We should also see the very best of him during the final 24 Games. I expect him to find another gear ⚙️ down the stretch like all Thoroughbreds ! His confidence must be high and you know he wants to make the playoffs. G 23 A 35 +12 Final Stat Prediction around 58- 60 points. His Assists will explode once the younger scoring wing prospects arrive.
Rest is way better than the OLY, even if playing with Crosby, et al would have been a good experience.
First 7 Games out of the break will determine the fate of this team. Six 6️⃣ on the road including West Coast Swing, 1 at Home against desperate defending champions Panthers with Matthew. If they can get 4 wins out of those seven the rest of the schedule is home heavy and favorable.
Franchise Altering Player! Right Spot Right Time, he will win hardware and Cups ! We should also see the very best of him during the final 24 Games. I expect him to find another gear ⚙️ down the stretch like all Thoroughbreds ! His confidence must be high and you know he wants to make the playoffs. G 23 A 35 +12 Final Stat Prediction around 58- 60 points. His Assists will explode once the younger scoring wing prospects arrive.