New York Islanders development camp was a great success, like Borat would say.
The young players from this past draft class and the few previous ones were all able to be together since the camp happened right after the draft, as opposed to a week before the start of training camp.
All the prospects got a taste of what being part of the Islanders organization is all about and a sneak peek at what it takes to be an NHL player.
However, their development is just starting and picking the right offseason routine and offseason workout partners could be the difference in a good summer and a great one.
This summer, No. 17 overall pick Kashawn Aitcheson has been skating with Islanders forward Bo Horvat, along with Ottawa Senators forward Dylan Cozens, free agent forward Nate Bastian, and others with Muskokah Hockey:
Bo Horvat and Kashawn Aitcheson training together this offseason 👀
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— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) July 14, 2025
Islanders captain Anders Lee skated with Horvat last summer and it did a world of good for him.
No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer told us he's skating this summer with Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech with Mark Giordano as his coach.
Defenseman Isaiah George, who got a cup of coffee in the NHL last season, is also training with them.
Having prospects train with NHLers, especially those in the same organization, is massive in acclimating these young players to the team, as well as in building relationships, chemistry, and providing firsthand insight into what it takes and what is expected of someone who dons the blue and orange.
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