Top prospect Victor Eklund is poised to stick in New York. Rising ice time and key injuries have prompted the Islanders to commit to the rookie permanently.
New York Islanders rookie forward Victor Eklund is expected to stay with the team beyond the nine-game mark, burning the first year of his entry-level contract. Head coach Pete DeBoer praised the young forward for his high hockey IQ, physical engagement, and fearlessness on the ice.
Selected 16th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, Eklund has recorded one goal and one assist through his first eight games. His role and ice time are slated to increase following lower-body injuries to teammates Matias Maccelli and Cal Ritchie.
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