Defenseman Involved in Noah Dobson Trade Suspended Ahead of Season

As for New York fans, who were hoping to turn the mid-first-round picks acquired from the Canadiens into a better pick to draft James Hagens, they're a little less enthusiastic.

Although prospect Viktor Eklund seems to have strong potential, Islanders fans will probably have to wait quite a while before reaping the rewards of the Noah Dobson trade.

Especially since they'll also have to wait before seeing in action their second rookie selected thanks to the Canadiens' picks..

Kashawn Aitcheson, acquired by the Islanders in the Noah Dobson trade, suspended 3 games in the OHL

The rugged defenseman, whom some thought the Canadiens might draft (had they not pulled the trigger on the Dobson trade), received a 3-game suspension in the Ontario junior circuit for an illegal check to the head.

Although footage of the incident is unavailable since the preseason game wasn't televised, it's understood that Kashawn Aitcheson's action was in response to another dirty hit.

Those who studied prospects from the most recent draft know very well that Aitcheson isn't a soft touch, as can be seen in the video below.

In short, although they'll have to wait 3 regular-season games before seeing their new rookie in action, the Islanders already have a good idea of the type of player they have on their hands!

On his side, Noah Dobson is preparing for his first season in bleu-blanc-rouge, and although we already know he'll log big minutes, there have been questions this week about what to expect from his offensive production.