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Schaefer leading Calder race, and the analytics back it up

Fansided | February 16, 2026

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New York islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer is the presumptive favorite for the Calder Trophy with the analytics backing it up.

Jan 31, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Nashville Predators at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York Islanders blueliner Matthew Schaefer has been this season’s revelation. We all knew the 18-year-old was good, but we never thought he’d be this good, this soon.

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