""Really excited," Palmieri said. "I think it's a culmination of that whole summer and the offseason we had. We had a really good camp, everyone's excited to go, and we're ready to do it tomorrow night.""
""He's the guy we want with the puck on his stick," he explained. "Sometimes you've got to play defense to do that - the quicker and better you do it, the more it's going to result in the puck being on his stick. We just have to communicate well as a line and make sure we're in good spots.""
""The biggest thing is enjoy it," Palmieri said. "It's your first game, and there's a lot of excitement. For us, it's fun to watch those guys enjoy the moment. There's a lot of enjoyment for the rest of us, too, seeing them do it.""
The New York Islanders open the 2025-26 season in Pittsburgh following a productive offseason and training camp. Kyle Palmieri reports strong chemistry in practices and readiness to convert camp performance into regular-season results. Palmieri has centered on a top line with Mathew Barzal at center and Anders Lee on the wing, combining speed, skill, and strength for balanced attack and defensive responsibility. Barzal's shift back to center has been seamless, with teammates emphasizing puck possession and communication. The roster includes NHL debuts for Matthew Schaefer and Max Shabanov, whose youth movement energizes the club. The team treats the opener the same regardless of venue.
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