New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky is as energetic as he is honest about the importance of Friday night and the lasting impact this one moment could have on the franchise. "The future is now for the New York Islanders,

The Red Wings currently have one first-round selection at the No. 13 position. They made a selection in the top-10 in each draft between 2017-23. The New York Islanders are scheduled to go first overall after winning the draft lottery for the first time since 2009. The Islanders won the lottery despite having the 10th-best odds to win.

Barely a month into his new role, first-time GM Mathieu Darche has the opportunity to add a young, NHL-ready cornerstone to a team that was just two points out of contention before collapsing down