New York Islanders: Top 10 Prospects For 2019-2020

By Matt O'Leary

Jul 24, 2019

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Oliver Wahlstrom #18 skates in the third period during the game against the Omaha Lancers on Day 3 of the USHL Fall Classic at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex on September 30, 2017 in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – JUNE 23: Bode Wilde reacts after being selected 41st overall by the New York Islanders during the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Number 6: Simon Holmstrom (Right Wing | Age: 18)

The Islanders snatched up Simon Holmstrom in the first round of the 2019 draft. He’s described as a goal-scoring winger who is good on the ice in all situations, something both Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello look for in a player.

He had 20 points in just 21 games now but is supposedly fully healthy heading into the 2019-2020 season. He also just signed his ELC but is expected to play back in Sweeden this year before coming over to the AHL.

Number 5: Bode Wilde (Defense | Age: 19)

When Bode Wilde was available for the Islanders in the second round I was jumping for joy. This is someone who in most drafts would go in the 15-20 range but for some reason fell to the second round.

Last year, Wilde proved that he’s a first-round talent by putting up a whopping 70 points (19 goals, 51 assists) in the OHL. Wilde will be taking his talents to Bridgeport and will likely need a year or two of development before being NHL ready.