NHL Teams Begin Roster Purge as Playoffs Near: Islanders Send Young Talent to AHL As the NHL playoff picture takes shape, teams are starting to make roster decisions that will impact their chances of success in the postseason. The New York Islanders are among those teams, assigning several young players to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. Forwards Victor Eklund, Liam Foudy, and Calum Ritchie, along with defensemen Isaiah George, will join the Islanders' minor league team, marking the end of their NHL stints for the season. Eklund, in particular, made a lasting impression with his NHL debut in the Islanders' season finale, sparking curiosity about what the future holds for this promising young player.

The New York Islanders have loaded up their AHL affiliate with the Stanley Cup Playoffs out of sight. Forwards Victor Eklund , Liam Foudy, and Calum Ritchie, and defensemen Isaiah George have all been assigned to the minor-leagues with the Islanders’ season now over. Eklund made his NHL debut in New York’s season finale. He […]