New York Islanders’ Top 15 Prospects: 2024-25 Midseason Update Michael Ostrower | January 6, 2025 The New York Islanders finally boast an exciting prospect pool, and it is not just because they made a first-round pick for the first time since 2019 in the most…
Islanders’ Danny Nelson Has Become an Elite Prospect Michael Ostrower | December 29, 2024 New York Islanders prospect Danny Nelson shined in Team USA’s second game of the Preliminary Round at the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), netting two goals in a victory over…
4 Islanders Prospects at the 2025 World Junior Championship Michael Ostrower | December 20, 2024 The 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place in Ottawa from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The New York Islanders had just two prospects participate in the…
Islanders Prospect Report: Eiserman, Nelson, Finley & More Michael Ostrower | October 28, 2024 The New York Islanders may be struggling to start the 2024-25 NHL season, but their prospects are showing plenty of promise. From early-round selections to late-round steals, there is a…
Islanders’ Danny Nelson Talks 2023 Draft, Position Changes & More Michael Ostrower | September 27, 2024 Heading into the 2023 Draft, the New York Islanders’ prospect pool lacked offensive talent, especially among left-handed forwards. When then-17-year-old Danny Nelson, a United States National Development Program (USDP) product…
New York Islanders Prospect Pyramid – 2024-25 Preseason Michael Ostrower | September 18, 2024 Andrew Forbes of The Hockey Writers recently published a prospect pyramid for the Toronto Maple Leafs, inspiring me to do the same for the New York Islanders. If you are…
Islanders’ Top Prospects & When They Should Make It to the NHL Michael Ostrower | August 26, 2024 The New York Islanders roster is clogged with long-term contracts and no trade clauses. There is not much youth, and there is no room to break through into the top-six…
Islanders Prospect Report: Eiserman, Nurmi, 2025 WJC & More Michael Ostrower | August 7, 2024 Despite being in the dog days of the offseason, New York Islanders fans have some important hockey to catch up on. The 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) took place,…
New York Islanders’ 2023 Draft Class: 1 Year Later Michael Ostrower | July 11, 2024 With the New York Islanders making three selections within the first two rounds of the 2024 Draft, a lot of buzz in the media has been around the team’s improved…
Islanders’ 2024 Offseason Prospect Profile: Danny Nelson Michael Ostrower | May 13, 2024 Danny Nelson is a 6-foot-3, 212-pound center selected 49th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2023 NHL Draft. He spent the 2023-24 season as a freshman at the…
New York Islanders’ Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Playoffs Michael Ostrower | May 8, 2024 The New York Islanders have one of the weakest prospect pools in the NHL. They have not made a first-round selection since they took Simon Holmstrom 23rd overall in 2019…
Islanders Prospect Report: Bridgeport & NCAA Michael Ostrower | March 5, 2024 The New York Islanders have gone all-in over recent seasons, resulting in a few deep playoff runs but also a lack of draft capital. With the team not having a…