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NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer has added a dangerous new weapon to his game

Matthew Schaefer hasn’t found the back of the net through the New York Islanders’ first eight games of the 2026-27 season, but that doesn’t mean the 19-year-old…

By Jiggs Westfall · Eyes on Isles

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Matthew Schaefer has significantly increased his shot speed during the 2026-27 NHL season.
Schaefer registered a top shot speed of 95.81 mph, the 11th-hardest in the NHL.
His average shot speed jumped from 67.71 mph last season to 72.4 mph through eight games.

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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has significantly increased his shot power during the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season. According to reporting from amNewYork, the 19-year-old registered the league's 11th-hardest shot at 95.81 mph through eight games, an increase from his 93.91 mph peak last year.

Schaefer's average shot speed has also risen from 67.71 mph to 72.4 mph. The reigning Calder Trophy winner attributed the velocity gain to natural physical maturity and strength training while continuing to use his standard Warrior Covert QR7 Pro stick.

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