Aatu Räty‘s name has been on the tip of New York Islanders fan’s lips since he was drafted 52nd overall at the 2021 NHL Draft. The former top-tier prospect (once seen as a first overall pick), fell to the Isles in the second round and they wasted no time in nabbing him. And that has had fans excited for some time now.
The Islanders prospect pool isn’t particularly strong when compared to the other teams in the league. So having the chance to add what could a top-tier player like Räty is exciting.
On Tuesday night, during the Islanders second game of the preseason, Räty centered a line with Anthony Beauvillier and Kyle Palmieri.