Isles Update: Palat and Soucy Join Team, Face Rangers Next
The New York Islanders welcomed new additions during their Wednesday morning skate. Defenseman Carson Soucy and forward Ondrej Palat took to the ice with their new team for the first time.
Morning Skate Lines
- Ondrej Palat – Bo Horvat – Emil Heineman
- Jonathan Drouin – Mathew Barzal – Anthony Duclair
- Anders Lee – JG Pageau – Simon Holmstrom
- Kyle MacLean – Casey Cizikas – Marc Gatcomb
- Matthew Schaefer – Scott Mayfield
- Adam Pelech – Tony DeAngelo
- Carson Soucy – Adam Boqvist
Palat’s Impact on the Team
Ondrej Palat is set to make his debut alongside Bo Horvat and Emil Heineman. Head Coach Patrick Roy expressed confidence in Palat’s two-way capabilities. Roy highlighted Palat’s past success in supporting high-scoring forwards like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.
Coaching Insights
Roy noted, “I like his 200-foot game. He can play well offensively and defensively.” He added that Palat’s presence will significantly benefit Horvat, reinforcing play along the boards and near the net.
Looking Ahead: Facing the Rangers
As the Islanders prepare to face the Rangers next, the combination of Palat and Horvat could prove vital. Fans are eager to see how these new partnerships will develop on the ice this season.
