Islanders' Real Draft Pick - Making Long Island a Free Agent Destination

The New York Islanders front office understands that landing elite talent in June's draft is only half the battle. Building a destination franchise that attracts premium free agents in the summer has become just as critical to their long-term success as nailing their draft picks. The organization is making calculated moves to shift the narrative around playing on Long Island, knowing that free agent signings could be the difference between contention and mediocrity.