Emil Heineman New York Islanders analysis and breakdown following his trade from Montreal Canadiens in the Noah Dobson deal. The 23-year-old Swedish forward recorded 18 points in 62 games with Montreal before suffering an unusual injury in Salt Lake City.
In this comprehensive scouting report, we dive deep into Heineman’s NHL performance, defensive impact, and potential with the Islanders. Despite flying under the radar, Heineman posted elite defensive metrics with Montreal, ranking top-4 among forwards in goals against and expected goals against per 60 minutes.
Key highlights covered:
– Heineman’s 2024-25 season stats and injury impact
– Elite defensive zone performance and physicality (14.4 hits per 60 minutes)
– 92nd percentile skating speed (22.76 MPH top speed)
– Role in new Islanders “Identity Line” with Casey Cizikas and Maxim Tsyplakov
– Contract details: 2-year, $2.2 million deal
– Projection for 2025-26 season (10-15 goals, 28-35 points potential)
Heineman brings a rare combination of speed, size, and two-way play that could make him a valuable middle-six contributor for the Islanders. His pre-injury pace of 34 points over 82 games shows his offensive upside when healthy.
This video breaks down why Heineman could be the most undervalued piece in the Dobson trade and how he fits into Patrick Roy’s system moving forward.
