# Inside how two Islanders teammates are helping Victor Eklund’s transition to NHL life: ‘Personal Uber drivers’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/inside-how-two-islanders-teammates-are-helping-victor-eklunds-transition-to-nhl-life-personal-uber-drivers/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:27:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:51:40+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/inside-victor-eklunds-transition-to-islanders-fixture-personal-uber-drivers/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Heineman and Holmstrom are helping Eklund settle in.
- The 19-year-old has moved from a hotel into an apartment.
- His strong start has earned him a top-six role.

## Summary

Islanders forwards Emil Heineman and Simon Holmstrom are helping 19-year-old Victor Eklund settle into life in the United States, from driving him around to furnishing his new apartment. Their support matters as the Swedish rookie adjusts to living independently while establishing himself in the NHL.

Eklund had been staying in a hotel because he was unsure whether he would make the team, but after playing ten games he has crossed the threshold that counts a year of his contract. His energetic play and strong battles have earned him a place in the top six, with coach Pete DeBoer praising his reads and defensive awareness. Heineman and Holmstrom have lent him furniture, offered meals and helped with practical needs; Holmstrom previously did the same for Heineman when he arrived on Long Island.

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