The New York Islanders’ season starts in 24 days, while the SHL preseason is already in progress, featuring notable 2026 first-round pick Malte Gustafsson, who plays for HV71. Gustafsson made a strong impression with a skillful goal during preseason, showcasing his skating and offensive abilities. At 18, he will not participate in the Islanders’ Rookie or Training Camp due to his commitments in Sweden, mirroring the path of fellow Swede Victor Eklund. The plan for Gustafsson is to follow a similar trajectory as Eklund, who briefly joined the Islanders after playing in Sweden.
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