Matthew Schaefer likely earns a regular roster spot with his speed; Calum Ritchie will see NHL action despite injury; Max Shabanov shows NHL-suited skill.
NY Islanders head coach Patrick Roy can't stop gushing about Calum Ritchie
Calum Ritchie, 20-year-old center, has impressed with poise, puck movement, and defensive willingness, earning trust and significant preseason responsibility with the Islanders.
NY Islanders top Lightning behind Sorokin shutout and Ritchie highlight reel goal
"Fortunate bounce there, I just tried to jam it," Ritchie said. "Tony tried to find me down low, Lee got a touch on it. It's too hard to get your body around it and put it in, so I tried to just get it in the net."
Calum Ritchie looked more than comfortable in his NY Islanders debut
Calum Ritchie made his Islanders debut after a canceled flight, logged 16:17 shifting between center and wing, and helped secure a 3-1 win with poise and versatility.
NY Islanders center Calum Ritchie talks two-way development, rooming with Schaefer
Calum Ritchie has improved defensively, earned preseason minutes and penalty-kill duty with veterans, and increased his versatility and chances to stick with the New York Islanders.