""Yeah, obviously it was uh super high intensity. Everyone's competing. Everyone's giving it their best. So, it was a lot of fun," Aitcheson said after stepping off the ice. While he's still new to the organization, Aitcheson senses the shift happening on Long Island. "I think obviously there's so many great players on the current roster now and I think the young guys are just trying to learn from them and learn from all the coaching staff here"
""He's always obviously always been a special player... I think obviously we push each other. That friendly competitiveness is great for both of our development." For the 18-year-old, rookie camp is more than drills-it's a building block. "Each place is a stepping stone. Dev camp, then you have rookie camp. So, I think you just want to take in everything you get here and then just kind of keep using that information to push you forward.""
Kashawn Aitcheson participated in New York Islanders rookie camp and immediately encountered NHL-level pace and high intensity. He noted widespread competition and commitment among participants. He observed a roster with many strong veterans and prioritized learning from current players and coaching staff. Camp work emphasized offensive and defensive skills, situational awareness, and matchup experience against top prospects. Aitcheson described friendly competitiveness as beneficial for development and treated rookie camp as a stepping stone after development camp. He prepared with summer training focused on power skating and skills while maintaining measured expectations and hard work.
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