Bridgeport Islanders Will Be Patient With Prospect Cole Eiserman

Cole Eiserman joined the Bridgeport Islanders last week with plenty of hype. The 18th overall pick in the 2024 draft was a standout in college and is the top prospect in the New York Islanders pipeline. The hope was that the scoring and the offense would translate.

In three games, Eiserman has yet to record a point, and he’s due for a goal, yet he's still waiting for it to come. Related: AHL Notebook: Hamilton, Grand Rapids & More In the Wednesday night 3-2 win over the Charlotte Checkers, Eisersman started on the Matthew Highmore line with Matt Luff on the opposite wing. Highmore and Luff were on the ice to close out the game while Eiserman was left on the bench, presumably, because the Islanders wanted to put their best defensive forwards on the ice to seal the victory.

At the latest game, a scout noted that Eiserman is still finding his footing in the American Hockey League . It shows in his three games so far, and the growing pains will likely remain at the forefront. This can be a cause for concern or panic among the fanbase.

Instead, the Islanders can and will be patient with their scorer and top prospect. Eiserman Needs Time in Bridgeport  Whenever a prospect joins the AHL, there’s an adjustment period. Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer are the exceptions, not the rule.