Latest From General Manager Mathieu Darche Ahead Of Islanders’ Opening Night In Toronto

Mathieu Darche discusses Mathew Barzal’s recovery, Victor Eklund making the roster, top prospects, the Islanders’ defense and more ahead of opening night.

TORONTO — Ahead of the New York Islanders’ season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager Mathieu Darche met with the media and touched on Mathew Barzal, Victor Eklund, some of the organization’s top prospects, the opening-night roster and more.

Here are the biggest takeaways: