# Has Matthew Schaefer Had The Best Season By A Rookie D-Man?

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Podcast: [The Big Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-show-1103851)
Published: 2026-03-20T16:08:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chrt.fm/track/G51A6E/traffic.megaphone.fm/ROUST7900686310.mp3
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## Resource

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 0:38: Has Matthew Schaefer had the best performance we've ever seen by a rookie defenseman? 3:16: Who does Schaefer remind you of? 4:16: Is there any debate as to why Schaefer doesn't deserve the Calder Trophy? 5:31: With the way the Buffalo Sabers are playing, do they have a chance to make some serious waves in the post-season and go on a run for the Cup? Or will the pressure be too much? 8:45: Do we care if the Sabres go out in the first round? Are fans happy enough to just make the playoffs? 11:00: If the Columbus Blue Jackets are able to hold onto their playoff spot, do they have enough to go on a long playoff run? 13:50: Which team is the most likely to stir things up and avoid being first-round fodder? 18:15: The three Hobey Hat Trick finalists will be revealed on April 3. Who would you pick as the top three? 20:54: If Gavin McKenna isn't in the top three, does that change how we feel about him? BetMGM Playbook 23:26: How important is a division win with the current playoff format? 26:10: Why is the Pacific Division farther behind in points compared to other divisions? 28:37: Is there a theme of struggles between the Pacific division teams? 31:47: Who do you think will win the Pacific Division? Rapid Fire 33:50: With the regular season nearing its end, which player has had the worst value contract this season? 35:50: The NHL draft Lottery takes place on May 5, and Vancouver will likely have the highest odds. Who do you want to see win it? Who actually wins it? 38:28: Since March Madness has begun, what team would be your Cinderella pick to win the Cup? 39:27: Will Cole Caufield reach the 50-goal mark this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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