On draft day, the Islanders have two main objectives: find the best player and draft him. They may also attempt to move Bailey's contract, but it remains to be seen if this can be accomplished during the draft.
The Islanders will begin their selections with the 49th overall pick.
2nd Round
49 Carson Bjarnason - Goalie
Carson is a solid netminder. He may be the best goaltender in North America. He plays the angles well, has good vision, and keeps track of the puck. He has quick reflexes and uses the stick well.
Fourth Round
113 Dylan Mackinnon - Defense
Before you ask, he is not related to Nathan Mackinnon. Dylan is a stay-at-home defenceman who loves to hit. And if you are at the end of that hit, heaven help you. The Isles need some muscle, and Dylan would add depth to the defensive zone.
Fifth round
145 Ryan Fine - Centre
Ryan is a prototypical third-line centre with some scoring touch. He plays a rugged game and works hard in the corners. He is strong on the puck and can be relied upon to capitalize on opportunities close to the net. He is also a stellar penalty killer.
For the rest of the picks, I will mention them without a write-up.
Sixth Round
177 Attilio Biasca - Left Wing
Seventh Round
209 Tom Leppa - Centre
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