HIGH-STAKES DECISION: Will New York Islanders UNLEASH Victor Eklund for Final Playoff Push?

The New York Islanders weigh late-season call-up for Victor Eklund as playoff hopes hang in the balance. Will the rookie spark enough offense to push the Islanders into postseason contention? Gil Martin breaks down the Islanders’ roster dilemma, spotlighting Eklund’s standout AHL performance and the challenge of not burning a year of his entry-level contract. The conversation features insights on Peter DeBoer's relationship with top prospect Matthew Schaefer, locker room dynamics, and Bridgeport’s playoff surge. Key topics include the Islanders’ lack of true top six forwards, Eklund’s possible impact, DeBoer’s coaching style, and crucial upcoming matchups—including a high-stakes meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, Gil Martin covers recent AHL stats, OHL and WHL playoff updates, and celebrates Eric Manlow as the Islanders’ birthday of the day. Can Eklund energize the Islanders down the stretch, or will Bridgeport steal the spotlight with their own postseason run? All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.