Victor Eklund’s Initial Islanders Role May Not Be What You Expect
Victor Eklund could earn a top-six role with the Islanders, but starting alongside Jean-Gabriel Pageau could be the best path for his development.
When New York Islanders training camp opens up this fall, forward prospect Victor Eklund will have a strong chance to crack the NHL roster.
He’s going to be a top-six player, likely a very good one for this organization for quite some time.
But is that where he’d start if he does, in fact, make the team?