Islanders Picking Cole Eiserman Was Best Case Scenario & Full 2024 Draft Grades
Plus, more on free agent targets and a look back at a once promising career of Rick DiPietro.
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2024 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency starts today. Not only does this look like a strong year for unrestricted free agents, but there are some big-name restricted free agents as well. Because the action moves so quickly, it may be hard to keep track of everything. But don’t worry, we have you covered at The Hockey Writers.
UPDATED AS THE MOVES ARE MADE.
Islanders Drafting Cole Eiserman Was Best Case Scenario
June 29, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders selected Cole Eiserman with the 20th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. To put it simply, Islanders fans should be ecstatic with the pick. Eiserman was ranked eighth on The Hockey Writers Final Consensus Picks and had rankings as high as four and five. He was the best player available and will play an integral role in the Islanders’ future.
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Islanders Draft News: Wahlstrom, Tsyplakov, Coaching Changes & More
June 30, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders had a successful 2024 NHL Draft that saw the team revive its depleting prospect pool. With most of the attention on the early selections of Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen, and Kamil Bednarik, general manager Lou Lamoriello’s quotes to the media have gone under the radar.
Grading the New York Islanders 2024 Draft Picks
June 30, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The 2024 NHL Entry Draft has concluded, and the New York Islanders made six selections, including three in the first two rounds. It was the first time the team made a first-round selection since 2019, and the first time with three or more picks in the first two rounds since 2018. With the prospect pool rejuvenated, let’s recap and grade each selection.
Islanders Drafted What Lamoriello Wanted, Not What They Needed
June 30, 2024 by Mike Fink
The New York Islanders needed to have a great draft, considering the state of their farm system and roster. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft, in which they had three selections in the first two rounds, allowed general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello to make significant upgrades. The results are a mixed bag.
Islanders Accomplish Only Half of the Job at NHL Draft
June 30, 2024 by Anthony Russo
It has been a long time coming for New York Islanders fans to see their organizational hierarchy walk up to the podium and make a first-round selection. That changed on Friday night for the first time since 2019 when Simon Holmstrom was drafted.