In celebration of Independence Day, I thought it would be only right to showcase the American players on the New York Islanders. There are currently four American born roster players, and some notable Americans in the system.
Nick Leddy
Defensemen Nick Leddy was raised in Eden Prairie, MN. As many hockey fans know, Minnesota is the hockey state of America, and Leddy’s history is illustrious. He was named Mr. Hockey in 2008-09 which is awarded to the best high school hockey player in Minnesota. That season he posted 45 points in 31 games for Eden Prairie high school.