Posts tagged with "Ilya Sorokin"
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...
The Islanders Prospect Conundrum
July 8th, 2016 When Garth Snow became the Islanders general manager in July 2006, the prospect pool was pretty bare. After the newly drafted Kyle Okposo, there were the likes of Robert Nilsson, Ryan O'Marra and Petteri Nokelainen. Ten years later, Snow has done a tremendous job replenishing the pool. Now it's time to part with some of them. The...
