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New York Islanders: How Are USA Prospects in the 2019 Showcase Doing?

The New York Islanders had an overall strong draft back in 2018 and this can be seen with the play of some of their prospects that are participating in the 2019 Juniors Showcase that started on July 26th.

Five of the New York Islanders 2018 draftees have either played or are playing for Team USA in the Showcase.

These prospects include defensemen Bode Wilde (2nd round, 41st overall) and Christian Krygier (7th round, 196th overall), and forwards Oliver Wahlstrom (1st round, 11th overall), Jacob Pivonka (4th round, 103rd overall), and Blade Jenkins (5th round, 134th overall).