An offence-minded play-making winger with excellent vision, anticipation and high-end skating ability. Has good hands, a great shot and competes hard in the offensive zone. Needs to work on cleaning up his defensive play to become a complete player. With proper development and patience, he can become a top-six forward and a contributor on the power play.
McCarthy plays defense pretty well and shows little offensive upside. Do not expect much going forward.
Intelligent forward with good puck skills. Added strength and pace will help him reach his NHL potential.
A power forward reminiscent of Cal Clutterbuck, Dufour fits the Islanders’ hit-anything mentality. His willingness to help defensively qualifies him for the bottom six, although a knack for scoring could lift him higher.
An intelligent defensive forward with upside as a slot-driven playmaker in a middle-six role.
Nadeau is a versatile center who lacks high-end tools but makes up for it with a refined offensive mind.
Very good skater and dangerous offensive forward with top-six upside.
Confident puck-handling defenseman with 3rd-pairing upside
Good finisher with a strong release who excels as a net front presence despite his small stature. Needs to add pace to his game but has potential as a middle six goal scorer at the NHL level.
A depth defenseman with a good combination of size and skating ability. Has limited offensive upside but could provide some value in multi-cat leagues.
