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Islanders GM Darche Set to Scout Prospects at World Juniors

12/26/2025

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Mathieu Darche, the Islanders' general manager, is likely to attend the World Juniors in Minneapolis, where five Islanders' prospects will compete.
The tournament features Victor Eklund (Sweden), Kashawn Aitcheson (Canada), Tomas Poletin (Czechia), and two U.S. players, Cole Eiserman and Kamil Bednarik.
Aitcheson plays for the Barrie Colts of the OHL, has 19 goals this season, and is expected to excel as a defender and penalty killer.

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Story summary

Mathieu Darche, the Islanders' general manager, is likely to attend the World Juniors in Minneapolis, where five Islanders' prospects will compete.
The tournament features Victor Eklund (Sweden), Kashawn Aitcheson (Canada), Tomas Poletin (Czechia), and two U.S. players, Cole Eiserman and Kamil Bednarik.
Aitcheson plays for the Barrie Colts of the OHL, has 19 goals this season, and is expected to excel as a defender and penalty killer.