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Podcast: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders
Episode: OLYMPIC DANGER: Why the New York Islanders Should AVOID Sending Matthew Schaefer to Team Canada
Description: New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer rockets into Olympic team contention—but could Milan risk derail the Islanders’ playoff push? Is the Calder Trophy favorite’s body built for the grind, or should management shield their budding star for a deep NHL run?Gil Martin dissects Schaefer’s meteoric rise, tackles the dangers of international competition, and exposes the NHL’s double standard in suspending star players like Mikko Rantanen following repeated questionable hits. The analysis covers Alexander Romanov’s injury fallout, possible trade scenarios for key veterans like Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and the urgent need for more physicality...