LOS ANGELES – Co-owner Jon Ledecky, giving praise to the work new general manager Mathieu Darche has done in his one month on the job, believes “the future is now,” for the Islanders. He said it was at least a new motto for the organization.

The No. 1 selection carries immense consequences, but it is at least a relatively straightforward decision. The same cannot be said for the other dilemmas facing Mathieu Darche this week.

Darche touched on his mindset during draft week, delivered an update on RFAs, offered his insights on new hires in hockey operations and more