The New York Islanders have signed forward Cole Eiserman to a three-year entry-level contract, securing one of their top prospects for the future. The deal begins next season and runs through 2028-29, giving the Islanders control over the 20-year-old's development.

Eiserman, the 20th pick in the 2024 NHL draft, is considered one of the most NHL-ready prospects in the organization. He's the career goal-scoring leader at the U.S. National Team Development Program with 127 goals in 119 games. His 193 points rank second only to Jack Hughes, who's now starring for the New Jersey Devils.

The Massachusetts native will report to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the remainder of this season on a tryout basis before competing for a roster spot in training camp this September. Eiserman just completed his second college season at Boston University, where he tallied 64 points in 71 NCAA games.