# @newsday on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSlXVYCYZ2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65452593-newsday-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-13T19:21:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Newsday • Long Island News (@newsday) — https://gondola.cc/newsday

## Caption

Matthew Schaefer was surprised, even if nobody else was shocked by the expected news that the Islanders defenseman had won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.

But it was the setting and the misdirection that caught the 18-year-old unaware.

He was booked for a segment on ABC-TV’s “GMA3: What You Need To Know” and told he was on the show to help promote next season’s NHL All-Star weekend at UBS Arena. 

His father and brother surprised Schaefer as they walked out from backstage to tell him he was the Calder Trophy winner. Schaefer fought back his emotions as the Martin family he lives with on Long Island, joined him. 

Link in bio for more. (Photos: Jim McIsaac)
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