en-us SportSpyder - The Latest New York Islanders News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/news Defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders has been awarded the NHL's top-rookie honor, which was presented to him through tears on Good Morning America. Wed, 13 May 2026 20:55:48 GMT Jennifer Streeter https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610683 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610683 false false The whole hockey world expected Matthew Schaefer to win the Calder Trophy winner for 2026 NHL Rookie of the Year. […] Wed, 13 May 2026 20:55:06 GMT Pat Pickens https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610670 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610670 false false Deadspin | Isles' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie Wed, 13 May 2026 20:52:51 GMT Adam Warner https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610640 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610640 false false The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:59:36 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610036 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56610036 false false In some of the least surprising news since the fall sometime, the NHL announced the 2025-26 rookie of the year winner. The superstar defenceman Matthew Schaefer Calder Trophy announcement was only a matter of housekeeping. Ever since the 2025 first-overall draft pick was drafted, we knew he was something different. So, let’s discuss what made him so dominant. Credit Image: © Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via ZUMA Press Wire 2025-26 New York Islander Matthew Schaefer Calder Trophy Winner BREAKING: Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Trophy — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) Early in the season, a few other candidates had made their presence known. The Montreal Canadien sniper Ivan Demidov was known to be a top candidate. He did well to lead the NHL in rookie scoring with 62 points. In addition, even though he faded somewhat as the season progressed, Ryan Leonard had himself in the discussion. Furthermore, the one player who put himself on the map throughout the campaign was Beckett Sennecke of the Anaheim Ducks. Sennecke ended up second in rookie scoring with 60 points. But they all pale in comparison to today’s winner Matthew Schaefer Calder Trophy season. Breaking Down Schaefer’s Season One (green) flag for Schaefer’s excellence was the fact he only appeared in 17 games in junior during his draft year. Despite this, the Islanders had no problem calling his name first overall. And they made no mistake, none at all. The Hamilton native will be a staple on the Islanders defence for years to come. Schaefer composes himself beyond his years, and exudes that same confidence on the ice. He finished the campaign third in . That was the 11th most all-time for a rookie defenceman. Furthermore, his with Phil Housley for the most ever. His ability to attack and still be responsible defensively has been something to marvel. In one of the worst kept secrets, we now know that Schaefer is the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy as league’s top rookie. Main Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:55 GMT Levi Pike, Editor https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609967 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609967 false false New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was surprised by his family — and his adopted family, the Martins — during a Good Morning America TV performance with the Calder Trophy on Wednesday. That the 18-year-old phenom took the prize for the NHL’s best rookie in 2025-26 is no surprise; but the way the news was […] Wed, 13 May 2026 19:48:56 GMT Dominik https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609930 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609930 false false Islanders star Matthew Schaefer has been named the Calder Trophy winner as the NHL’s top rookie for the 2026 season. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:46:21 GMT John Flanigan https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609896 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609896 false false Schaefer was nominated for the Calder last week with Anaheim Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke and Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:43:23 GMT Julian McKenzie https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609863 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609863 true false Matthew Scahafer has been name the recipient of the Calder Trophy, presented with the award on Good Morning America with his family by his side Wed, 13 May 2026 19:19:11 GMT Michael Stahurski https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609519 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609519 false false Check out Matthew Schaefer's top plays from his rookie season with the New York Islanders. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:18:23 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609510 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609510 false false A message from the NHL Rookie of the Year to #IslesNation. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:18:20 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609508 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609508 false false Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year, the first unanimous choice for the award in 33 years. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:12:00 GMT Greg Wyshynski https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609423 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609423 false false The teenage phenom received the Calder Trophy from a surprise group of people Wednesday. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:55:00 GMT Andrew Gross https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609237 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609237 true false New York Islanders star defenseman Matthew Schaefer was named the winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL's top rookie, on Wednesday Wed, 13 May 2026 18:51:34 GMT Joe Pantorno https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609199 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/articles/56609199 false false