Prospects

Going into the 2021 Entry Draft without a first-round pick, the Islanders were seeking to draft wisely in later rounds. It appears that they managed to do just that. With quite a few prospects projected to go higher than they did, the Islanders’ 2021 Draft Class holds a well-rounded mix ...

After trading Nick Leddy to the Detroit Red Wings the Islanders received Richard Panik and a second-round pick in the 2021 draft in exchange. With that, there was an expectation that the Islanders would flip the pick to gain a player that would join Mathew Barzal on the top line.  ...

The New York Islanders’ first selection in the draft was in the 2nd round – 52nd overall. The facts: Aatu Räty – 6’1”, born November 14th, 2002 Once considered a sure-fire top ten pick and a possible #1 overall in the draft, the center from Finland is now one of ...

It took the Bridgeport Sound Tigers four games, but they finally picked up a win in a 3-2 victory over the Providence Bruins on Thursday, after losing their first three meetings this season. The Sound Tigers power play carried the team in the third period, scoring both goals and going ...

The 2021 AHL season has not had the kindest start for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, but the team turned things around on Wednesday with a 5-3 win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Sound Tigers needed to grind out the win after trailing three separate times throughout the game. "The ...

The New York Islanders have recalled forward Kieffer Bellows from their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Bellows is a former first-round pick, 19th overall for the Isles in the 2016 NHL draft. His prospect profile reads that Bellows is a skilled power forward who can dominate games and fill ...

As we draw closer to the trade deadline, Islander fans and Isles Twitter have grown restless as they watch their team’s weaknesses be exposed during every game that isn’t against the Detroit Red Wings. The last trade the New York Islanders have made as of January 29th, 2020, was the ...

A day after the Islanders placed Kevin Poulin on waivers, the 25 year old goaltender was claimed by the Tampa Bay Lighting. With Jaro Halak and free agent signing Thomas Greiss, Garth Snow had hoped to have Poulin clear waivers and be the top goalie and get extended playing time ...

The New York Islanders have signed 2015 first-round draft pick Mathew Barzal to an entry-level contract, according to the team’s official website. He was the Islanders’ pick at No. 16 in the most recent draft, and scored 57 points in 44 contests last year in the WHL. The forward also was ...