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Hamilton GM Evan Gold On Islanders’ Prospect Pool, Development & Hammers’ Identity

Evan Gold discusses the Islanders’ prospect pool, developing vs. winning, Jay McKee and the identity he wants to build with the Hamilton Hammers.

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Sep 28, 2026
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The Hamilton Hammers kick off their inaugural season on Friday, Oct. 2, in Belleville against the Ottawa Senators’ AHL affiliate.

Ahead of the opener, I sat down with Hamilton general manager and Islanders assistant general manager Evan Gold to get his thoughts on the prospect pool, developing vs. winning, building the Hammers’ identity, head coach Jay McKee, and more in this exclusive interview.

Gold, who previously spent 12 seasons in the Boston Bruins organization, was hired by the Islanders on Aug. 3.

To the interview…

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