Kashawn Aitcheson
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Headed back to OHL
Aitcheson will not go the collegiate route this season, instead staying with OHL Barrie for another year, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Aitcheson, who was selected 17th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, could get a look during training camp by going the junior route instead of college. If he impresses enough, it's possible the Islanders will hand him an entry-level deal, which would give him the opportunity to play in a handful of games this season -- though he is unlikely to be a full-time NHL option. Either way, don't be surprised to see Aitcheson competing for a roster spot in the lead-up to the 2026-27 season.
Aitcheson, who was selected 17th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, could get a look during training camp by going the junior route instead of college. If he impresses enough, it's possible the Islanders will hand him an entry-level deal, which would give him the opportunity to play in a handful of games this season -- though he is unlikely to be a full-time NHL option. Either way, don't be surprised to see Aitcheson competing for a roster spot in the lead-up to the 2026-27 season.
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Picked 17th overall at entry draft
Aitcheson was the 17th overall pick by the Islanders in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.
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Not signing ELC
Aitcheson said Friday that he will not sign an entry-level contract with the Islanders before the start of the season, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Aitcheson stated that he will not be going to an American college Thursday, but he is leaving the door open for next season to do so by not signing with New York. The defenseman, who was selected 17th overall in the June Draft, had 26 goals and 33 assists across 64 regular-season games for OHL Barrie in 2024-25. He will get a lot more ice time with Barrie than he would at the NCAA level next season, likely a huge contributing factor in staying with the Colts.
Aitcheson stated that he will not be going to an American college Thursday, but he is leaving the door open for next season to do so by not signing with New York. The defenseman, who was selected 17th overall in the June Draft, had 26 goals and 33 assists across 64 regular-season games for OHL Barrie in 2024-25. He will get a lot more ice time with Barrie than he would at the NCAA level next season, likely a huge contributing factor in staying with the Colts.