Inside The Growing Bond Between Islanders Prospects Victor Eklund & Malte Gustafsson

Victor Eklund knows what it’s like to be the new face at Islanders development camp. This year, the 2025 first-round pick helped 2026 first-rounder Malte Gustafsson settle in.

EAST MEADOW, NY — It was only a year ago that Victor Eklund got his first taste of New York Islanders hockey after being selected 16th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Coming to a foreign place is anything but easy, which is why having someone to show you the ropes can make all the difference.

That’s why Eklund took No. 13 overall pick Malte Gustafsson under his wing at this year’s development camp.