“He hits hard,” says Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Kashawn Aitcheson ahead of OHL return

Kashawn Aitcheson, the New York Islanders' recent first-round pick, showcased his skills in preseason, impressing coaches and teammates with his physical play. Despite a knee-on-knee collision scare, he bounced back, earning praise from head coach Patrick Roy. Aitcheson now returns to the Barrie Colts for the OHL season, carrying valuable NHL camp experience.

“He hits hard,” says Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Kashawn Aitcheson ahead of OHL return
Kashawn Aitcheson, the New York Islanders' recent first-round pick, showcased his skills in preseason, impressing coaches and teammates with his physical play. Despite a knee-on-knee collision scare, he bounced back, earning praise from head coach Patrick Roy. Aitcheson now returns to the Barrie Colts for the OHL season, carrying valuable NHL camp experience.