NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the New York Islanders, according to NHL.com.

The New York Islanders have hired Evan Gold as assistant general manager of the Islanders and GM of the Isles’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.

Jay McKee, who was hired as the first head coach of the Hamilton Hammers, oversaw Islanders development camp last month and introduced prospects to the way the team intends to play.

The New York Islanders have named Jay McKee head coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders’ new American Hockey League affiliate.

The New York Islanders have re-signed forward Liam Foudy to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Oak View Group and TD Coliseum, together with the New York Islanders, today announced the new name and brand identity of their American Hockey League team: the Hamilton Hammers.