Cole Eiserman returns to NY Islanders development camp with new perspective

Cole Eiserman arrived at New York Islanders development camp this week with a different perspective than he had a year ago.

The 2024 first-round pick has now experienced both college hockey and professional hockey, and after deciding to leave Boston University following his sophomore season, the 19-year-old winger is preparing for the next phase of his career.

"Yeah, definitely," Eiserman said when asked if development camp feels different after getting his first taste of professional hockey. "I think exactly like knowing some staff and the trainers and the equipment guys makes it very special for me and obviously to be in the organization now and play some pro games and be in it a little bit more than I was last year, which is really cool."

Eiserman scored 18 goals in 32 games during his sophomore season at Boston University, continuing to establish himself as one of hockey's top young goal scorers. After the Terriers' season ended, he joined the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport and recorded his first two professional goals in 12 games.

The brief stint in the AHL provided Eiserman with a firsthand look at the adjustments required to succeed at the professional level. After returning to development camp, he said his focus has shifted toward developing the habits necessary to make that transition successfully.

"I think I'm just trying to keep keen in on those little details and those pro habits that you have to have if you want to play," Eiserman said. "Just kind of trying to get better every single day and trying to be a good teammate and good leader."

It's always been about the details with Eiserman, the shot is a known commodity, one that may be good enough to get him to the NHL, but it will be how he continues to develop as an all-around player which will determine how quick he gets there and if he'll have staying power.

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