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New York Islanders rookies ignite hope despite an overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. Could Victor Eklund and Cole Eiserman inject long-missing electricity into the Islanders’ lineup this season?
Gil Martin recaps the standout performances from the second rookie scrimmage, spotlighting Eklund’s case for opening night and Eisermann’s dynamic shot that gets fans buzzing. Discussion centers on the chemistry between Eklund, Eiserman, and Cal Ritchie, Joshua Kotai’s resilience in net, and the physical edge brought by Kashawn Aitcheson and Daniil Prokhorov. Listener mailbag shifts the focus to potential trade packages for Columbus Blue Jackets stars and creative forward lines, while Tom Chorske earns Islanders’ birthday honors.
Are the next franchise cornerstones ready to emerge, and is a blockbuster trade on the horizon?
All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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"SPOTLIGHT: Victor Eklund and Cole Eisermann IMPACT Islanders’ Future—Who Will START in NHL?" is an episode of Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. Runtime 32 min. Published September 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
