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Maccelli’s Rise Could Power Islanders | NHL News
The Islanders are quietly building for the future with Matias Maccelli, a playmaking forward poised to slot into a top-six role. Drafted in 2019, Maccelli already ranks sixth among his class in assists and earned All-Rookie honors in 2023-24 with 17 goals and 40 assists. Though his recent seasons saw a dip, the team sees his vision as the key to reviving their struggling power play. Alongside signing goalie Vitek Vanecek for depth behind Sorokin, Maccelli’s 2024 season could be his breakout year — if he can rediscover his scoring touch and cement himself as a cornerstone of Long Island’s…
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