Draft & Prospects
Eklund Begs Isles: Sign Me Now, Any Role Works
Victor Eklund, the Islanders' 16th overall steal from 2025, texts the front office nonstop about his ice time in the SHL and makes no secret he wants in on Long Island immediately. The 19-year-old speedster with a gold medal from Sweden's World Juniors has the relentless motor that fits Patrick Roy's grind-it-out system perfectly, and his entry-level deal slides to keep him fresh for 2026-27.
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