“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.