Malte Gustafsson, selected 13th overall in last month’s NHL draft, has signed an entry-level agreement with the New York Islanders, making him an official member of the organization. Multiple outlets report that the contract signing follows a similar path to another recent Islanders prospect, Victor Eklund, who previously signed an entry-level deal with the team. The agreement places Gustafsson under the Islanders’ player development system as he transitions from draft status to professional contract terms. The reports do not indicate any immediate NHL debut or specific timeline for when Gustafsson will join the Islanders’ roster. Instead, the announcement centers on his formal signing after being drafted at the 13th overall position. Gustafsson’s deal is now in place as the Islanders continue building their prospect pipeline after the latest draft.