Schaefer to Wear 48 for Islanders

Matthew Schaefer will wear number 48 for the New York Islanders

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By New York Islanders PR
NewYorkIslanders.com

Matthew Schaefer will wear number 48 for the New York Islanders!

Schaefer will be the first Islanders player since Connor Jones in the 2016-17 season to wear the number.

Schaefer signed his three-year, entry-level contract on Monday.

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