A deeper dive into the newest NY Islanders prospect Cole Eiserman

When Lou Lamoriello acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, moving back two spots, he likely didn't believe that Cole Eiserman would still be on the board. But after day one of the draft, Eiserman is now a member of the NY Islanders.

The top goalscorer in the history of the USNTDP, Eiserman was once considered to challenge Macklin Cellebrini as the draft's most prized prospect. But while Cellebrini's stock continued to rise, Eisenman's began to drop.

Eiserman overtook Cole Caufield's goalscoring record this season, scoring 127 goals in his time with the USNTDP. Founded in 1996, Eiserman has names like Phil Kessel, Auston Matthews, and Patrick Kane in his rearview mirror.

“Eiserman can teleport pucks from anywhere in the offensive zone to the top corner,” said Mitch Brown, Director of North American Scouting for Elite Prospects in their draft guide (paid subscription). “He has the biggest wheelhouse of a shooter that we have seen in several drafts. Back foot, front foot, way across the body…It doesn’t matter. He can put it hard on the net. The second before a goal, he is incredible.”

As the season progressed, scouts began to poke more holes in Eiserman's game. Aside from his goal-scoring prowess, there isn't much more to his game. If he's not filling the net, he doesn't necessarily have a 'B' game to fall back on.