Lou Lamoriello of the Islanders attends the 2019 NHL Draft at the Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett
When his lengthy name was finally called on Wednesday, it didn’t come with the pomp or hype of a first-round pick. But it was a special moment nonetheless for Swedish forward Alexander Ljungkrantz, the first player selected by the Islanders as the NHL concluded its two-day draft.
"It’s an unbelievable feeling getting drafted by a great organization," Ljungkrantz said. "I don’t know that much about them. I know they had a great (season) last year and they have a bright future with a lot of young players.