"After a strong first outing where he displayed his speed and capability to play in all three zones, Romano's shootout performance had social media abuzz. In a shootout that didn't want to end, Romano stepped up as the Islanders' tenth shooter. The 18-year-old put on a forehand, backhand move that left Flyers goaltender Carter Bjarnson outside of his crease with a gaping net for Romano to slide the puck into."
"Romano was impressive last night, along with his time at Rookie and Training Camp, but he was always going to return to juniors this season. This allows him more time to familiarize himself with his new Kitchener Rangers teammates. Romano is entering his third season of junior hockey, having his best season in his draft year, finishing with 51 points (25 G, 26 A) in 67 games. He'll take on more of a leadership role this season and look towards becoming a point-per-game forward."
Luca Romano, the 74th overall pick, showcased speed, three-zone capability, and advanced stickhandling in a prolonged NHL shootout, finishing with a forehand-backhand move that beat Flyers goaltender Carter Bjarnson. Social media and the NHL highlighted the move, and commentators praised his hands. The Islanders have struggled in shootouts recently, posting a 3-8 record over two seasons, and Romano could be a future contributor in skills competitions. Romano, along with two other prospects, was returned to his CHL team to continue junior development and to build chemistry with his Kitchener Rangers teammates.
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