This was the guy I wanted pre draft but didn’t think we had a chance at 20th. Extremely happy with the pick. We can still do something with our 2 seconds so let’s see how tomorrow goes.

As the great Al Arbour said when asked by Bill Torrey if he wanted the scorer ( Mike Bossy) or the defensive player? Arbour said, “Give me the scorer, I’ll teach him defense”.

The only thing you can't teach a hockey player is scoring goals...the rest is very doable... so let's just wait and see what happens... this kid is a much better skater than those two.. However, I do agree we have to get better now... I'm hoping by the start of the season, things will look a little different...

I like the pick. Isles lucked out by keeping 20 and having eiserman drop to them. Isles need scorers. It was worth the risk at 20. Better than taking the usual 'plays the game the right way' guy with size who adds nothing offensively. Isles still have two second rounders to do something with-if they keep them.

Kids 17, with development and practice anything can be learned. Scoring is a gift and cannot be taught like other areas.

First time viewer but decades & decades & decades & decades long time Isles fan. I would have loved to see this pick wrapped up with JG and/or Anders to lure Leon Draisaitl (or similar level caliber player) away from Edmonton. By the time this kid is ready to play, IF HE EVEN EVER DOES... everyone will be retired or dead.

I'm not worried for one second 58 goals is insane at that level the isles will get him up to par he's tough and he can rip that puck

You put this kid with Barzal watch out

Love the pick really surprised he fell so hard. Look at caul caufield. He even has some size... Should be Barzels partner in 2 years... easily 30g scorer can't really pass on that.... I thought Detroit would target him for sure... Elite Scoring is prob the hardest thing to find.

So happy right now

I have to differ I think this is the right move for the org. rightnow this is also the you get these guys without overpaying keep thinking about what you think he cant do and overpay on a vet that doesnt fit last time we picked in 1rd yeah wally world didnt workout But Dobber sure has

was getting excited he was dropping and hoped he would fall to 21. very dissapointed when he was taken at 20. montreal had dinner with him and was looking forward to getting the best goal scorer in the draft

everyone is worried we are drafting a scorer who dropped and passed on, have to think we get lucky finally

Oof, yeah those are tough comparables. I wonder if it says more about the USDP coaching/play-style than the players themselves.

Stop comparing him to other former isles failed prospects. He is a player unto himself. I’m so freaking excited he fell to us, I’ve wanted him all year. He’s a pure goal scorer. So what Wally didn’t pan out? Has absolutely nothing to do with anything.

With these next two second round picks we need to do a trade for a scorer. Trade lee.nelson.martin and cluterfart and move walhlstrom for elehers of the jets. Love the pick wirh cole! But regardless Lou sucks da big one!😂

I have been an islanders fan since I was born long time ago and this team has done jack shit for the past 40 plus year's now yes the islanders made some deep runs in the playoffs during the covid times but even that was 4 years ago so we actually got worse after covid typically Lou has done a lot of good things for this organization but Hockey has passed him by he needs to go and if the owners of the organization don't know anything about hockey than sell the team to ppl that do I'm sick of this organization being a joke even Florida and Vegas have won a cup and all we can bring to the table is well at least we won back in the 80s I'm tired of hearing that as well

Disagree with how you feel - this team is old and filled with bad contracts, we’re not competing again in a serious way anytime soon. Trading more first rounders to “win now” means you’re just a little delusional on the current makeup of this team. Trying to be realistic not negative

Scouts view him as one dimensional Weak off the puck Doesn't put himself in a position to take advantage of his shot Not a playmaker Doesn't create for himself Cheats off the rush Not physical This was a very weak draft Next year is supposed to be a very deep draft Isles should have traded this pick and with the intent of grabbing picks for next year When your prospect pool is ranked 30th it's about risk management You go with the safer pick with less risk

Lou and the run it back crew. Get ready for another first round exit.