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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Is Prepared To Take His Game To New Heights: 'I'm Ready To Learn'

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from The Hockey News,

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer showed elite skill at both ends of the ice throughout his Calder Trophy-winning rookie season.

But it was his overall demeanor – featuring a sky-high panic threshold, a fierce competitiveness and a commitment to taking care of business in the defensive zone – that set him apart from the rest and made him the unanimous choice as Calder winner.

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