New York Islanders headlined Round 1 with Malte Gustafsson (#13). Best value came on Malte Gustafsson at #13 (B). 0 of their 5 picks graded in the A-range.
The New York Islanders hold the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Their top draft needs: LW, RW, LD. With the board as it sits on HockeyMockDraft.com, the most realistic fits at 13th are Adam Novotný, Xavier Villeneuve, Elton Hermansson.
Based on HockeyMockDraft.com's current consensus board, the prospects most likely to fit this slot:
The Islanders hold 5 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 1 first-round selection.
Slotted in the middle of the first round, the New York Islanders can let the board come to them. Left wing is the clear organizational need, but they have flexibility to pounce if a higher-ranked prospect slides.
The New York Islanders earned a C+ for their 2026 NHL Draft class on HockeyMockDraft.com. New York Islanders headlined Round 1 with Malte Gustafsson (#13). Best value came on Malte Gustafsson at #13 (B). 0 of their 5 picks graded in the A-range.
The New York Islanders made 5 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by Malte Gustafsson (#13), Lincoln Kuehne (#109), Vladimir Dravecky (#141). See the full list above.
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