When the New York Islanders pulled the trigger on the Bo Horvat trade back in January 2023, sending Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a conditional first-round pick to Vancouver, it was a bold move - the kind that signals a franchise is serious about contending. Fast forward to now, and it’s clear: the Isles got themselves a cornerstone.
Since arriving on Long Island, Horvat has done more than just settle in - he’s become the heartbeat of the team’s offense. In 232 games with the Islanders, he’s racked up 176 points (89 goals, 87 assists), winning over 53% of his faceoffs and leading the team in just about every scoring category that matters.
Goals? He’s got the most.
Power-play tallies? He’s the go-to guy.
Overtime and game-winners? He’s been clutch when it counts.
And it didn’t take long for Horvat to make his presence felt. Traded while attending the NHL All-Star Weekend in Florida, he wasted no time connecting with the Isles’ fanbase, scoring in his first home game at UBS Arena - an early glimpse of the impact he’d have.
Now in his fourth season with the Islanders, Horvat continues to be a driving force. At 30 years old, he’s embraced a leadership role, serving as an alternate captain since the start of the 2024-25 season. That year, he led the team with 57 points (28 goals, 29 assists), showing not just production, but consistency and poise.
This season, he’s picked up right where he left off. Horvat leads the team in goals with 21 and sits third in total points with 35 - numbers that speak to his continued importance on both ends of the ice. Whether it’s winning critical draws, setting the tone on the power play, or delivering in the clutch, Horvat has become exactly what the Islanders hoped for when they made the deal.
In a league where trades can be hit or miss, the Islanders landed a difference-maker. Bo Horvat isn’t just fitting in - he’s shaping the identity of this team.