Glad they have the top pick, however they cannot select a defenseman with that pick. Islanders need a forward superstar that can put fear in opposing team when he’s on the ice. Sign a FA defenseman if they need to but the power play is abysmal because they can’t score. With a better scorer on power play they make playoffs or win more games and not have to worry about wildcard spot.
If they want offense, then Misa is the pick or Schaefer for defense. Don't take the LI prospect Hagens at #1. He is good but Misa and Schaefer are the two best prospects according to the "experts". They could trade with Chicago or San Jose at #2 or #3 and draft Hagens but they better get their #1 pick in next year's draft giving them two first Rd picks in 2026.
I hope they select Misa he’s a scoring machine, his skating and puck handling are on another level. He’s exactly what they need, he can center the second line and they can leave barzal as top line center.
