The New York Islanders will draft 23rd at the 2019 NHL draft in June. They don’t usually pick so late in the draft. Over the last ten years, the Islanders opening draft pick has been in the top ten on six occasions.
Waiting so long for the Islanders to make a pick on draft day isn’t something fans are used to, but it’s a welcomed change. It’s a small nod to what Lou has been able to do in a single season as GM.
He could still trade the Islanders first-round pick before he steps up to the podium.