Former New York Islanders 2nd-round pick Ruslan Iskhakov is planning a North American return after the 2025-26 KHL season. In this video, we track Iskhakov’s career from his AHL All-Star years and brief NHL debut, to his development in Russia with CSKA Moscow and Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
Will Iskhakov crack the Islanders’ roster when his contract ends? What does his skillset bring, and does his size hold him back in the NHL? Find out what this talented winger’s future holds, why the Islanders still hold his NHL rights, and what fans and analysts expect from his performance in the upcoming KHL season.
Stay tuned for highlights, key stats, and discussions on Iskhakov’s road ahead, plus what it could mean for the Islanders’ lineup in 2026.
