Aitcheson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Tuesday.
Similar to other key prospects around the league, Aitcheson is signing an entry-level deal to potentially make an impact at the NHL level this season. The highly-regarded blueline prospect has had an excellent season with the Barrie Colts of the OHL, posting 28 goals, 70 points and a plus-45 rating across 54 games. If the Islanders elect to call up Aitcheson, the 19-year-old defenseman will join Matthew Schaefer and the rest of the Islanders' solid defensive core as they look to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Metropolitan Division. If he can work his way into the lineup, Aitcheson is an exciting name to keep an eye on in fantasy and is a strong waiver-wire pickup in dynasty formats.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Four assists in OHL win
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Aitcheson registered four assists in OHL Barrie's 6-5 overtime win over Oshawa on Sunday.
Aitcheson reached the 70-point mark for the season with this performance. He's put up six points over the last two games, but he was limited to one goal over the prior five contests. The Islanders prospect has 28 goals, 42 assists, 189 shots on net and a plus-45 rating over 54 appearances.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Two of each Saturday
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Aitcheson scored twice and added two assists in OHL Barrie's 7-4 win over Brantford on Saturday.
Aitcheson has matched his 26-goal output from 64 regular-season outings a year ago. He's also surpassed his 59-point total from that campaign -- he's at 61 in just 46 appearances this season. Aitcheson has added 163 shots on net, a plus-42 rating and 65 PIM, showcasing appeal as a potential multi-category fantasy stud once he reaches the NHL.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Buries two goals in OHL win
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Aitcheson scored twice on OHL Barrie's 8-5 win over Ottawa on Monday.
Aitcheson had gone 11 games without a goal. He still has 15 assists in that span, but it's good to see him find the twine again since his shot is such a strong part of his game. He's up to 24 goals, 55 points and a plus-36 rating through 43 appearances, helping Barrie secure a playoff spot as one of the OHL's top teams.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Records trio of helpers in OHL win
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Aitcheson notched three assists in OHL Barrie's 6-3 win over Kingston on Thursday.
Aitcheson didn't go more than three games without a goal prior to the World Junior Championship, but he's currently in an 11-game goal drought. He's remained productive with 15 helpers during that span. The Islanders prospect is up to 22 goals, 31 assists and a plus-36 rating across 42 appearances this season, putting him seven points shy from a new career high.
Aitcheson scored twice and added an assist in OHL Barrie's 6-3 loss to Sudbury on Friday.
Aitcheson has earned nine goals and six helpers over eight games in November. That's half of his 18 goals and 30 points on the year, which he's earned in 23 total appearances. The Islanders prospect has displayed electric talent and a physical edge this season, so it may not take him long to ascend the ranks to the NHL.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Hat trick Friday
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Aitcheson scored three goals in OHL Barrie's 6-3 win over Sudbury on Friday.
Aitcheson has a good chance to be the OHL Player of the Week come Monday, as he has torched Sudbury with six points over the last two games. The defenseman is now at 15 goals and 23 points in 18 games for the Colts this year, extending his lead among OHL defenders in goals scored. Aitcheson looks to be a tantalizing prospect for the Islanders, and he's getting better by the game.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Puts up three more points for Colts
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Aitcheson scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Barrie's 6-2 win over Sudbury on Thursday.
Aitcheson logged his second multi-point effort in a row and has extended his point streak to five games. The defenseman is providing elite offense in the OHL with 12 goals and eight assists through 17 contests this season. Those 12 goals are five more than the next closest blueliner, Kings prospect and OHL London defenseman Henry Brzustewicz. Aitcheson's offense might be better than initially expected, though time will tell if that gives him top-pairing potential at the NHL level.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Scores twice in OHL win
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Aitcheson scored two goals on six shots in OHL Barrie's 4-2 win over Erie on Saturday.
Aitcheson has five goals and one assist during a four-game point streak. The 19-year-old defenseman is showing some serious scoring chops with 11 goals and 17 points through 16 appearances this season. He had 26 goals and 59 points over 64 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but he appears to have taken another step, which is exactly what the Islanders want to see out of one of their top prospects.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Quick impact in juniors
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Aitcheson was named the OHL Player of the Week on Monday.
Aitcheson has been back in the junior ranks for just under two weeks and already has a weekly award to his name. He posted five goals and an assist over three games for OHL Barrie this past week after returning to the Colts following his stint at the Islanders' camp. The 19-year-old blueliner looks poised to continue dominating the OHL after a 59-point campaign in 64 regular-season outings last year.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Playing versus New Jersey
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Aitcheson (lower body) will be in the lineup versus the Devils on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
There was concern for Aitcheson's availability after he needed to be helped off the ice in Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia, but it seems the young blueliner was able to bounce back quickly. While he may not be a lock, Aitcheson is certainly battling for a spot on the Opening Night roster versus the Penguins on Oct. 9. It's also possible the team gives him a nine-game look to open the season before sending him back to juniors.
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Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson: Day-to-day with lower-body injury
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Head coach Patrick Roy said after Sunday's preseason game against the Flyers that Aitcheson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Aitcheson exited Sunday's exhibition after taking a hard hit from Noah Juulsen. However, Roy said that Aitcheson is "fine," so it seems unlikely that the issue will impact the defenseman's availability for the start of the regular season. Whether Aitcheson will be able to suit up in Tuesday's preseason game against the Devils remains to be seen.
