YOUTH WAVE: New York Islanders' Prospect Pool DOMINATES Rankings, Matthew Schaefer IMPRESSES

The New York Islanders prospect pool surges as Matthew Schaefer ranks fourth overall among NHL talents under 23. Are the Isles finally poised for long-term success? Gil Martin breaks down the Athletic’s latest rankings, highlighting the rise of Islanders prospects like Kashawn Aitchison, Cal Ritchie, Victor Eklund, and Danny Nelson, and explores what this fresh wave of young talent means for the team’s playoff hopes—