Swedish forward brings skill, grit, and a fresh start to Long Island after blockbuster Dobson trade.
Mathieu Darche made no secret about how badly he wanted Emil Heineman included in the deal that sent Noah Dobson to Montreal this summer. For the New York Islanders’ new general manager, the 23-year-old Swede wasn’t just a throw-in — he was a priority.
Heineman sounded equally energized about joining the Islanders when he spoke with reporters on Saturday for the first time since the trade was finalized in late June.