Posts About "Ilya Sorokin"
Who is the NHL's Top Goaltending Prospect?
July 16th, 2018 Goaltenders have been, and potentially always will be, the toughest position to evaluate and project a development curve for in hockey. How many high draft picks haven't panned out? How many late-round selections did? At all levels of hockey, the highest drafted goaltender doesn't always end up being the best one down the road. Each...
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 speaks for itself. His 1.72 GAA and .932 save percentage over...
Islanders' Future Is Bright
April 3rd, 2017 Don't let the injury to New York Islanders captain John Tavares or their slip out of playoff contention scare you. This is without a doubt a team on the rise. While that climb into the upper echelon of the NHL won't happen this year, the team's plethora of youth is ready to make an impact sooner than later. Exciting Playmakers The...
Linus Soderstrom on Islanders' Goaltending Radar
March 3rd, 2017 At just 20 years of age, Linus Soderstrom is an inspiration. Although it's no secret that he's been an incredible talent for a long time, nothing has come easy for him. But where he's at right now shows that with dedication and a solid ground of self-reliance you can go further than most people think. Close to three years ago, the...
KHL Announces 2017 All-Star Game Rosters
January 8th, 2017 The KHL recently announced the 2017 All-Star Game rosters through the event's official website. The All-Star Game will be different from previous editions. Events will be spread out starting from Jan. 15 with the MHL All-Star Game and will be held in Ufa, home of the 2013 World Junior Championships when the United States won the gold...
The Islanders Future in Net
July 15th, 2016 The New York Islanders have many prospects to get excited about. Mathew Barzal, Michael Dal Colle and 2016 1st round pick Kiefer Bellows give the Islanders a very bright future. However, the top prospect that is flying under the radar in New York's system is goaltender Ilya Sorokin. That is very intriguing considering Sorokin is the...
