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Schaefer's Rise Fuels Isles, Tanking's Temptations

Matthew Schaefer emerges as the cornerstone of the Islanders' unexpected surge, turning heads in scouting rooms from Uniondale to Toronto. Front offices whisper about the seductive math of tanking - bottom feeders chasing the 2026 draft's gems like a lifeline out of the lottery abyss. Yet the pitfalls loom large, from fan revolts to the ghosts of past rebuilds that dragged on too long, forcing GMs to weigh short-term pain against franchise salvation.

Teams:New York Islanders
Players:Matthew Schaefer
20 days ago via The New York Times

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