ANALYSIS: Darche's Comments HINT at Islanders Draft Plans | Are They LOCKED IN on Schaefer?

New York Islanders stun fans with unexpected draft strategy. Will their unconventional approach pay off in the long run? GM Matthew Darche drops bombshells at the scouting combine, hinting at the Islanders' plans for their coveted first overall pick. The discussion covers potential free agent target Nikolai Ehlers, cap space challenges, and Maxim Tsyplakov's promising rookie season. Key topics include Matthew Schaefer's dinner meeting, roster moves to create cap flexibility, and Adam Creighton's historic performance against the Red Wings. Tune in for insider analysis on the Islanders' draft strategy and how it could reshape their future. Can they navigate the cap crunch and land a game-changing free agent? All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.