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Loading…Emil Heineman rates as a solid middle-of-the-lineup winger: a 51.7 overall that ranks 170th of 384 wingers.
His best component is power-play production at 67, with offensive creation (45) trailing the rest of his game.
Over 2 rated seasons since 2024-25 he has averaged 60.9, peaking at 64.1 in 2024-25; last season's 57.7 was down 6.4 points.
At $1.1M through 2026-27 before restricted free agency, the model rates the deal Underpaid: his expected value is $3.85M, so the New York Islanders save roughly $2.75M a season against his production.
His cap hit is the 15th-largest on the New York Islanders NHL roster and uses 1.1% of the $104M ceiling; the club currently has $999K in cap space.
| Component | Rating (0-100) |
|---|---|
| Offense | 45 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Play driving | 56 |
| Finishing | 54 |
| Power play | 67 |
| Penalty kill | 45 |
| Season | Team | GP | Overall | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 82 | 57.7 | 0.2 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 62 | 64.1 | 0.4 |
Other NYI wingers by rating: Matias Maccelli (70.4), Kyle Palmieri (66.3), Pierre Engvall (61.5), Simon Holmstrom (56.5). See the full New York Islanders cap sheet.
How we rate players: each skater's overall is a percentile (0-100) built from offense, defense, play driving, finishing, power-play and penalty-kill impact against players at the same position; goalies are rated on goals saved above expected. Contract value compares the cap hit with the salary the model expects for that level of production, age and position. Figures are updated as new games and signings arrive.