Islanders Prospect Emerges as Dark Horse for NHL Roster Spot In a surprising twist, New York Islanders prospect Dylan Kuefler has catapulted himself into the conversation for a coveted spot on the team's NHL roster. Just a few months ago, Kuefler was playing in the ECHL, but his rapid development has caught the attention of the Islanders' front office. According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters, the team is "very high" on the 2022 sixth-round pick, who has seemingly flown under the radar until now. As training camp approaches, Kuefler's name is being mentioned alongside more highly touted prospects, making him a dark horse candidate to make the team out of camp.

New York Islanders prospect Dylan Kuefler, who was playing in the ECHL as recently as January 2024, is a “dark horse” to make the team’s NHL roster out of training camp, writes Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters. According to Rosner, the Islanders are “very high” on the 2022 sixth-round pick. Rosner’s report should not come […]