Islanders Prospects
Mathew Barzal Will Win the Calder Trophy
January 14th, 2018 It is time for everyone who associates themselves with hockey to truly appreciate that the NHL's next superstar has revealed himself -- Mathew Barzal has arrived. The New York Islanders' forward just capped off his second five-point performance in his rookie season,...
Kieffer Bellows - Islanders Prospect is the Real Deal
January 8th, 2018 Drafted as the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft, New York Islanders' prospect Kieffer Bellows has the tools to become a future superstar for years to come. The Edina, Minnesota native is known for his goal scoring ability, as well as the physical...
Will Pulock Get a Shot with the Islanders?
October 20th, 2017 Defenseman Ryan Pulock was drafted 15th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and has been in the Islanders' system for a few years now. He should be close to becoming an NHL regular however, he's failed to stick with the big club and has played...
Anthony Beauvillier's Time to Shine
October 13th, 2017 Anthony Beauvillier was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Just two years later, Beauvillier is already in his second year with the team after joining the Islanders as a rookie last season. Clearly, the Islanders...
Islanders Must Consider Barzal
October 2nd, 2017 Mathew Barzal may not be one of the biggest names when it comes to young hockey rookies, but he's a talented forward who's more than ready to show his utility as the Islanders' second line center. In October 2016, Barzal made his NHL debut with the Islanders, but didn't...
Is Josh Ho-Sang the Real Deal?
September 26th, 2017 Love him or hate him, Josh Ho-Sang has caught the attention of a number of fans and drew a lot of criticism for wearing the No. 66 in his NHL debut. With just 21 games under his belt, Ho-Sang is far from a Hall of Famer, but he had a strong training camp with the Islanders...
Islanders' Pelech and Mayfield Ready to Step Up
June 13th, 2017 With the NHL Expansion Draft looming, the New York Islanders could lose two defensemen. The core of any hockey team needs top-flight d-men and the Isles have a talented group. With Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews in the AHL as well, the Islanders have organizational...
Ho-Sang & Barzal Will Be Gomez 'Projects'
June 2nd, 2017 Watching Joshua Ho-Sang develop as player in 20 games with the New York Islanders this season was a blast. Dynamic, creative and energetic, Ho-Sang has the tools to be a 40-assist guy at the NHL-level one day. While Islanders head coach Doug Weight was one of the best...Barzal Leads Thunderbirds, Gets Taste of NHL
May 24th, 2017 "I learned from John Tavares when I was there, watching how he leads by example. I tried to do that all year." New York Islanders prospect Mathew Barzal gave a stick tap to Islanders’ captain John Tavares after winning a Western Hockey League (WHL) title and taking...
Islanders' Prospect McAdam Works with Halak & Ho-Sang
May 23rd, 2017 Being a hockey goaltender is to be among a unique breed. For New York Islanders prospect Eamon McAdam, a debut season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers had a special parallel. In his first full season in the AHL, McAdam, 22, played...
Beauvillier’s 2017-18 Will Be Bright
May 22nd, 2017 From his wonderful training camp to his maturity by the end of the season, New York Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier has proven he can be a competitive and dynamic NHL player. That’s not to say that his first season wasn’t without growing pains. From trying to find...
Can Soderstrom Be a Star?
May 12th, 2017 Casual Islanders fans don't know who the recently signed Linus Soderstrom is. But they should. While everyone in Isles nation believes Ilya Sorokin may be the team's next star goalie, The Super Swede Soderstrom has the makeup to be a star in the NHL. Even at 20, his resume...Josh Ho-Sang - Offensive Potential
May 8th, 2017 The stats don't always tell the whole story about a player. Joshua Ho-Sang is, without a doubt, one of those players. Scoring 10 points in 20 games isn't going to get you a Calder Trophy. As a matter of fact, Ho-Sang, by NHL regulations, will still be a rookie next season....