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Podcast: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders
Episode: CRISIS: Islanders MUST Protect Matthew Schaefer Before It's TOO LATE | Cheap Shots EXPOSE Weakness
Description: New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer took two cheap shots from Boston's Nikita Zadorov in their 4-3 shootout loss, raising urgent questions about protecting the franchise's cornerstone player. At 18 years old and still developing physically, can the Islanders afford to leave their future defenseman vulnerable to veteran intimidation?Gil Martin breaks down why the team must acquire a player who can both contribute on the ice and deter opponents from targeting Schaefer, drawing parallels to how Clark Gillies protected Mike Bossy during the dynasty years. The analysis covers Bo Horvat's two-goal performance, the emerging chemistry between Horvat...