"Emil Heineman isn't just scoring, he's announcing himself as potentially one of the most important emerging forwards in the New York Islanders organization. With his goal in Friday night's 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers (he also hit two posts), the 24-year-old winger hit the 10-goal mark for the season, tying his career high from last year. The difference? He needed 62 games to reach 10 goals with Montreal in 2023-24. This year, as an Islander, he has needed only 25."
"Heineman arrived on Long Island as a secondary piece in the blockbuster deal that sent Noah Dobson to Montreal, a trade that also delivered two first-round picks to the Islanders. At the time, Heineman was viewed as a promising but unproven scorer with good tools and a strong shot. Now? He looks like a legitimate 20-25 goal threat, a fast, physical winger with a powerful release and the confidence to use it."
"And he's scoring in every way possible: off the rush, with quick catch-and-release shots, and by driving the inside of the ice with growing assertiveness. His game has matured in all three zones, earning the trust of Patrick Roy, who continues to give him more responsibility as his production climbs. While other players have had come-and-go opportunities on the top line, Heinenman has stuck alongside Bo Horvat."
Emil Heineman reached the 10-goal mark in 25 games this season, tying his career high while doing so far faster than last year's 62 games with Montreal. He arrived on Long Island as a secondary piece in the deal that sent Noah Dobson to Montreal and also delivered two first-round picks to the Islanders. Heineman displays a fast, physical style, a powerful release, and scoring versatility—off the rush, quick catch-and-release shots, and driving the inside. His three-zone play has matured, increasing shot volume and possession impact, earning more responsibility from Patrick Roy and steady top-nine deployment alongside Bo Horvat.
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