Overview
- The Islanders, which announced the signing Wednesday, secured the 21-year-old winger on his first NHL contract.
- The two-year deal begins in 2026–27 and would make him a restricted free agent in 2028, with financial terms not disclosed.
- He led Wisconsin with 17 goals and totaled 33 points in 37 games in 2025–26, then helped the Badgers reach the NCAA championship game.
- Drafted 78th in 2022, the left shot logged 89 points in 110 NCAA games and added a 2024 World Juniors gold and 2025 Spengler Cup experience.
- The team has not said whether he will join the AHL on a tryout this spring, and the affiliate shifts from Bridgeport to Hamilton next season.