Islanders GM and EVP Mathieu Darche is “beyond excited” winger Victor Eklund and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson were available ...

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2025 National Hockey League Draft.

Aitcheson can play in all situations (two of his three goals so far have come on the power play), and at 6-foot-1, 198 pounds, he has a sturdy, NHL-style frame to keep building on.

For the longest time, the CHL has been regarded as the go-to option for junior hockey players who want the best development before heading off to the professional ranks, and one day playing with, or ...

The Islanders unveiled their 2025-26 season schedule with a notable change to their home games. After sticking with a puck ...

Kashawn Aitcheson is a left-handed defenseman, and the Habs are already well equipped in that position right now. Guhle and Hutson already have a place in the top-4 and that’s not going to ...

Everyone expected Barrie Colts defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson to be part of at least one of them. He’s a tough-as-nails defender, tracking to eclipse 100 penalty minutes.

Kashawn Aitcheson is one of the best defensemen available in the draft. He could be a legit No. 1 defenseman on a team or could fall back into a second or third-pairing guy.

If the New York Rangers keep the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and this specific prospect is available, the team should select Kashawn Aitcheson. The Rangers could use more defensemen in ...

Kashawn Aitcheson was selected with the No. 17 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. Read more on the Islanders' third draft pick of the first round below. GO FURTHER.

That defenseman is Kashawn Aitcheson. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound defender from Toronto, who is playing his junior hockey with the Barrie Colts, has not often appeared near the top 10, but he seems to ...