Schaefer's Heartwarming Olympic Break

Islanders prospect Matthew Schaefer opts for a feel-good gig during the Olympic pause that screams old-school hockey values amid the global spotlight. While stars chase gold in Italy, this young blueliner chooses community over spotlight, a move that endears him to the Isles' development staff who've tracked his rise closely. Such off-ice choices often signal the intangibles that separate NHL grinders from the pack.