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Matthew Schaefer

New York Islanders
Position D
Age 19
Height 6'3"
Weight 193LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Hamilton, ON, CAN
Born Sep 4, 2007
Through 2027-28$2.0M

2 years$986K a year

0.9%of the $104.0M salary cap this season
698thhighest cap hit in the NHL, of 1475 contracts
1.0%of the Islanders payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026-27 19 $986K — This season
2027-28 20 $986K —
2028-29 21 Free agent Restricted

Where his deal sits

2026-27 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs SchaeferCap hit
692 Viggo Gustafsson NSH 20 2029 Same $990K 696 Filip Ruzicka MIN 18 2029 Same $988K 696 Vinny Borgesi TOR 22 2028 Same $988K 698 Matthew Schaefer NYI 19 2028 $986K 698 Michael Misa SJS 19 2028 Same $986K 698 Ben Kindel PIT 19 2028 Same $986K

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $986K a year

MichaelMisa $986Ka year 2 years, Sharks Age 19 BenKindel $986Ka year 2 years, Penguins Age 19 AntonFrondell $986Ka year 2 years, Blackhawks Age 19
Full breakdown: base salary and cap hit by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
2026-27
NYI
$986K
$986K
2027-28
NYI
$986K
$986K
2028-29
NYI
—
$986K
Player Bio Data
DOB Sep 4, 2007
Birth Place Hamilton, ON, CAN
Height 6'3"
Weight 193 LBS
Shoots/Catches L