BUFFALO, NY — After spending the week at the 2026 NHL Draft Combine, talking with more than 20 prospects and people around the league, there were plenty of noteworthy takeaways beyond the testing results.
From how prospects viewed their interviews with the New York Islanders to what I’m hearing about the organization’s front office, coaching staff, free agents, and offseason plans, there’s a lot to unpack as we inch closer to the NHL Draft and free agency.