The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery, granting them the first overall pick despite having only a 3.5% chance. This victory is notable, especially in a year without a general manager, as Ken Morrow represented the franchise. While the draft class may not feature a generational talent, prospects like Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa are expected to be impactful. The Islanders could face uncertainty post-draft, with speculation on their final selection amidst intrigue surrounding other top prospects.
It's kind of hilarious and fitting that the Islanders win the first overall pick in a year where they have no GM. It's as if the hockey gods said, 'You know what, we gave you this with Milbury, then we gave you this with Snow, how 'bout we try it with no one in the driver's seat, kay?'
Of course, it's not one of those 'generational superstar talent' years - we can't have that nice a thing - but the couple prospects projected at the top of the draft are expected to be major difference makers.
It's also fitting and beautiful that the vacant GM spot meant longtime Islander scout and dynasty stalwart Ken Morrow stood in as the face of the franchise for the lottery. His aww shucks reaction was perfect.
Schaefer is getting a lot of the hype right now, with tempered comparisons to the style of Drew Doughty and even Cale Makar.
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