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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Top NHL player says Matthew Schaefer would be his choice for the Hart Trophy</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/top-nhl-player-says-matthew-schaefer-would-be-his-choice-for-the-hart-trophy-01knq5rpmeyg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Stahurski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knq5rpmeyg</guid><description>A top NHLer believes the NY Islanders&#39; phenom Matthew Schaefer deserves recognition for the Hart Trophy</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4318,h_2428,x_0,y_49/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/111/01knq6qf70fnd0pd1kjc.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) plays the puck against Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) and left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) during the second period at UBS Arena. 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