"Holmstrom, who seems to be gaining confidence with every game played in the NHL, was an integral part of the Islanders' penalty kill, which ranked 10th in the league."
"Heineman, who was traded to the Islanders in the deal that sent Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, was a player GM Mathieu Darche targeted from the Habs."
"Making his second World Championship appearance, Heineman played for Sweden at the World Championship before being traded to the Islanders, where he scored once while adding two assists on the road to a Bronze Medal."
Mathew Barzal will compete for Canada at the 2026 World Championship, while Emil Heineman and Simon Holmstrom will represent Sweden. Holmstrom, in his fourth season with the Islanders, finished the 2025-26 season with 41 points and played a key role in the team's penalty kill. This will be Holmstrom's first World Championship appearance. Heineman, traded to the Islanders from the Canadiens, set career highs in goals and assists this season. He previously played for Sweden at the World Championship, contributing to a Bronze Medal.
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