Scott Mayfield, Matthew Schaefer speak ahead of game

Head coach Pete DeBoer also answered questions Thursday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Hear from Scott Mayfield, Matthew Schaefer and Head Coach Pete DeBoer ahead of tonight's game. Via @NYIslanders on X

What happened: The pregame session served as the final update before the evening's contest.

Why it matters: Exhibition schedules are winding down across the league. Management is finalizing evaluations for young players like Schaefer before the regular season begins.

What to watch: The team will take the ice for the scheduled matchup.

Sources

@NYIslanders 2026-10-08T16:41:55.213412+00:00

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