The challenge awaiting Matias Maccelli with chance to carve out Islanders role — and reset career

Source: New York Post

The roller-coaster start last year was fitting for Matias Maccelli. See Also New York Islanders The road trips, homestands and rivalry nights — key takeaways from Islanders’ 2026-27 schedule It captured his career — so much potential, then a step back — to that point. When the Maple Leafs opened their campaign, Maccelli skated alongside Auston Matthews on the top line, occupying Mitch Marner’s former spot that required creating for one of the league’s stars.