How Winning NHL Draft Lottery Should Affect Islanders In Free Agency

Could this be the summer the Islanders land a top free agent?

The future of the New York Islanders shifted dramatically after winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery.

The team will get their pick of the litter among 2025 draftees, aiming to find the next face of the franchise.

While earning the first overall pick is a game-changer, winning the lottery is not the only benefit the Islanders will receive. They have now become a premier free-agent destination heading into the summer.