20 Tidbits From Day 1 Of Islanders Development Camp

From Daniil Prokhorov learning English through movies to Victor Eklund's hilarious William Eklund trade story, here are the best tidbits from Day 1 of Islanders development camp.

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Jun 30, 2026

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EAST MEADOW, NY — Yesterday kicked off the on-ice portion of the New York Islanders’ development camp, where prospects from the last few drafts as well as camp invitees hit the ice at Northwell Ice Center.

Here’s the full development camp roster:

Here are 20 tidbits from day one.

20 Tidbits From Day 1 Of Islanders Development Camp

From Daniil Prokhorov learning English through movies to Victor Eklund's hilarious William Eklund trade story, here are the best tidbits from Day 1 of Islanders development camp.

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