New York Islanders — 2026 NHL Draft Profile
contending
Draft Needs
Center30%
Wing40%
Defense20%
Goalie60%
Contending team with solid core but aging goaltending situation requires attention. Minimal forward needs.
2026 Draft Picks
| Round | Overall | Original Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #25 | Own pick | |
| 1 | #32 | Colorado Avalanche | via trade with COL |
| 3 | #71 | New Jersey Devils | via trade with NJD |
| 4 | #121 | Own pick | |
| 5 | #153 | Own pick | |
| 6 | #185 | Own pick | |
| 7 | #217 | Own pick |
Top Prospects for New York Islanders
#1EliteIvar Stenberg(LW)Frölunda HC (SHL)#2EliteGavin McKenna(LW)Penn State (NCAA)#9Top 15Ethan Belchetz(LW)Windsor (OHL)#14Top 15Adam Novotný(LW)Peterborough (OHL)#16Late 1st RoundOscar Hemming(LW)Boston College (NCAA)#17Late 1st RoundElton Hermansson(RW)MoDo Hockey (HA)#19Late 1st RoundJP Hurlbert(LW)Kamloops (WHL)#20Late 1st RoundIlya Morozov(LW)Miami (Ohio) (NCAA)#22Late 1st RoundMarcus Nordmark(RW)Djurgårdens IF (U20 Nationell)#24Late 1st RoundNikita Klepov(LW)Saginaw (OHL)
