Getting to know NY Islanders Training Camp Invitee: Marshall Warren

The New York Islanders added a meaningful layer of depth to their prospect pool when they signed Marshall Warren to a two-year, entry-level contract in April 2024. A Laurel Hollow, New York native, Warren joins the organization not only as a prospect but as a hometown talent with roots firmly planted in Islanders Country.

"I grew up an Islanders fan so it's surreal," Warren said after his first day of rookie camp in 2024. "When I was on the [Long Island] Gulls, my coaches were Doug Weight, Steve Staios, Bill Guerin - we had a rock star coaching staff so it was really cool."

Warren’s path to the NHL began in the prestigious U.S. National Team Development Program before he committed to Boston College, playing four seasons with the Eagles. He made an immediate impact as a freshman, helping BC to the Hockey East regular-season title in 2019–20, posting six goals and five assists, and recording a team-leading +22 rating among rookie defensemen. His college career was marked by steady growth and leadership—he earned the distinction of captain during his senior season in 2022–23.

Seeking new challenges, Warren transferred to the University of Michigan for his final NCAA season in 2023–24, where he served as an alternate captain and tallied 18 points (4 goals, 14 assists) over 41 games. His combination of skating, composure with the puck, and steady defensive play caught the attention of the Islanders, who knew they were bringing in a promising and mature player.

Following his college career, Warren debuted professionally with Bridgeport—dressed in two AHL games at the end of the 2023–24 season. In 2024–25, he established himself as a dependable presence on Bridgeport’s blue line, contributing 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) in 55 games while showcasing calm decision-making and smart mobility.