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Islanders prepare for upcoming draft amid Hall of Fame announcements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Islanders prepare for upcoming draft amid Hall of Fame announcements

Summary

The New York Islanders approach the NHL Draft, set to occur soon, with plans to possibly acquire a top prospect or trade their pick for a veteran player. They anticipate selecting a player ranked between 10th and 18th, with mock drafts suggesting options like Swedish defenseman Malte Gustafsson or two-way forward Oliver Suvanto. Meanwhile, the latest Hall of Fame class reveals inductees including Patrice Bergeron, Keith Tkachuk, and Pekka Rinne, raising discussions around their careers. This week, the team is also revisiting recent trades and player movements across the league, including the trade request related to Brady Tkachuk.

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By the Numbers

•Islanders expected to add a top prospect in the upcoming NHL Draft.
•Mock drafts indicate a range of players available, including Gustafsson and Suvanto.
•Patrice Bergeron, Keith Tkachuk, and Pekka Rinne announced as new Hall of Fame inductees.
•Trade rumors surrounding Brady Tkachuk and the Panthers' goalie situation discussed.
•Connor Murphy extended by the Oilers for five more years.

Latest Updates

2:01 PMYahoo Sports — NHL & Islanders News: Mocking drafts; Beau-T day; Hall of Fame

What they're saying

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The Islanders are just days away from adding another top prospect to their system, unless they trade their pick for a 30-year-old. The mock drafts overfloweth; someone rated between 10th and 18th will probably be theirs. It will be both brilliant and inexcusable, a steal and a reach. Islanders News Elsewhere
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