List of New York Islanders Draft Picks

Founded in 1972, the New York Islanders have dominated the league, particularly during the 1980s as they secured four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1979 to 1983. However, the Islanders faced significant challenges in the following years which impacted their performance. Presently, a part of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, they are on one of the worst trophy draughts with a 35-year gap since their last piece of silverware. Moreover, they are affiliated with the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League (AHL) and with the Worcester Railers in the ECHL to develop players before they make their debut on the main stage.

Off the field, they are owned by the New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P., with Scott D. Malkin acting as the governor of the team and Lou Lamoriello taking care as the general manager of the team. Patrick Roy and Anders Lee also play a significant part as head coach and captain of the team respectively.

New York Islanders Draft Picks Year by Year

In their early years, the Islanders selected players who eventually became key figures during the 1980s. Their first-ever draft pick in 1972 was Billy Harris, followed by future Hall of Famer Denis Potvin in 1973. Other significant picks included Mike Bossy and Clark Gillies, who played crucial roles in their four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980 to 1983. However, the Islanders' draft fortunes have also been a bit hapless as two of their first overall picks: 1972 (Billy Harris), and 2000 (Rick DiPietro) have been plagued by injuries or didn't perform while at New York. Even with challenges, the Islanders have had success in drafting players who later entered the Hockey Hall of Fame. Potvin, Gillies, Bossy, and Bryan Trottier are among them, with their numbers retired by the team.

The following table looks at New York Islanders' draft picks over the years: