Islanders guard their prized 2025 first-round picks, deeming top prospects untouchable in any pursuit of Jordan Kyrou.
The New York Islanders seem reluctant to move either of their 2025 first-round picks in a potential trade for St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou, per industry sources.
Forward Victor Eklund, whom the Islanders selected 16th overall, is untouchable or as close as you can get to it.
The 19-year-old, who has 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 39 games with Djugardens in the Swedish Elite League, is planning to join the organization for the 2026-27 season, whether that's at the NHL or AHL level.
Don't be shocked if he cracks the Islanders' roster out of camp.
Defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson, whom the Islanders selected 17th overall, is crushing it -- figuratively and literally -- in the OHL with the Barrie Colts. He has 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists) in 50 games and was named February's OHL Defenseman Of The Month for a second straight month, setting the franchise record for points by a blue-liner.
Eklund signed his three-year entry-level deal on July 14.
We're told that Aitcheson will be signing his entry-level deal come the conclusion of the OHL season.