Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer joins Biz, Ace, Hank, and Liam to chat about the hot start to his rookie year, playing for the Islanders, living with Matt Martin, and Hockey Fights Cancer.
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I know what losses are like, and I am really happy for Matthew Schaefer. I hope he joins Team Canada for the Olympics next year. The team would be a fool if he weren't there. The New York Islanders rookie has grit!
He is going to be an awesome Captain. We hit the jackpot
coming from a rangers fan, the kid chirping hank immediately is awesome. he's such a great kid with so much talent.
"Hey Ace, Coop here" 😂 I cant take him seriously now that I realize he says it so much!
This dude will be the next captain of the Isles. As soon as Liam spoke you could tell he was truly listening.
Ace finds a way of almost ruining every segment 😂
“Hey Schaef its Ace! Hey man I have a nickname too! Isnt that cool? Hah! Well, nice to meet you!” – Ace of Spades
Love this kid man. Just what Long Island needed
What a cool kid…….lots of young talent in the NHL…….
Coming from a Rangers fan, how can you not wish anything but the best for this kid. I mean, he's humble, he's electric, he can goof but then be serious. I mean the answer he provided about helping other kids who are or have experienced what he had to go through was just amazing. You can tell this kid cares, and appreciates everything he has. Mark my words, he will be the future Captain for the NY Islanders.
How can you not love him ? First question comes from the retired Ranger and he says, I rather have been spoken to first by the Long Island native. I truly hope he is an Islander and a successful one for his whole career 🙏
My god, what an amazing talent and an incredible human. He makes me very proud to be an Islanders fan. LFGI
Not an islanders fan but this kid is awesome both on the ice and the mic 😂
He’s an awesome kid and to be so young and mature. I am a longtime Islander fan and he makes me excited to watch their games now.
It's so easy to root for Schaef–he's a good egg
As a Pens fan how can you not love this kid. Great representation of our sport
This kid is so good for hockey and the kids coming up!
SCHAEF DOG!!!!!!!
Incredible guy what a roll model
I laughed so hard when he hugged Johansson 😂
This kid is gold
Bringing the energy and excitement to the library
Remarkable kid. Wishing for you the best of everything…
Great kid and overcoming such a loss at a young age, he deserves much success!!
It's Ace
Do they need to bring up his dead mother literally EVERY opportunity they get to?
Kids such a beauty loll nuts hes only 18 still with that play on the ice and personality/perspective. Been through a ton at such a young age and you can see how appreciative of everything he is
Generational Aura
Coming from a Montreal fan, This kid is so amazing off and on the ice he's such a nice kid, with a really kind heart I wish him all the best in his future with the Islanders and I can't wait to watch him become a superstar in the league!
I truly cannot believe we got this kid!
Islanders really went from Lou not allowing any extra media stuff to having the most charismatic 18 year old with the media we’ve ever seen
When he faces Tavares, hope that he lays him out. Tampa follower here.
Wait until the first ranger game and the arena is half nyr fans
Schaefer and Celebrini better be walk ons.
Long Island is behind you 100 percent Matthew
Goo start but not even the best rookie this year. That would have to be Ben kindel who is the leading scorer for all rookies. He’s also been phenomenal
Tell Hank, you can’t be a King without a ring
With this kid in the Isles lineup, the Hashman wants to giveout NYI in his predictions videos every time the Isles are playing. So grateful we have Schaefer on our team!!! All the best to this kid, keep up the hard work!! We are all so blessed to watch you play! 🙏🏒🥅👍🏻
I’m a pens fan and debating on buying a Schaefer jersey 😂…kid is so talented and mature for his age…
The kid is a true class act after the islanders blew out the rangers some kids asked for his autograph he said one second then came right back over and signed everything and took pictures
He’s my favorite NHL player now. Coincidentally my 26 year old son is named Matthew Sheaffer!
I ❤❤❤❤ this kid. What's not to like. Thank you Mathieu Darche and the entire NY Islanders staff for selecting this fine young man. Mr Schaefer, Mom (RIP), you both did a fabulous job with both of your sons. ❤❤❤ Mom is watching from Heaven, and Dad and brother have to be proud. Luv ya Matty