Islanders’ Prospect Pipeline on Full Display at World Juniors
For years, the critique of the New York Islanders’ farm system has been consistent: a lack of high-end volume. If the opening days of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship…
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Team Sweden Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors
The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place beginning on Dec. 26, with games running through Jan. 5. The tournament takes place in Minnesota this year, but…
The Islanders’ Prospects And Where They Fit
For years, the New York Islanders were known more for their defensive structure and elite goaltending than their ability to draft and develop star talent. Former general manager Lou Lamoriello…
How the Islanders Transformed Their Prospect Pool in 1 Year
Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt…
Islanders Draft Victor Eklund 16th Overall
With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Victor Eklund from Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan. About Victor Eklund When it…
Red Wings 2025 Draft Guide: Top 50 Targets, Trades & More
Over the last few months, the Detroit Red Wings have been hard at work finalizing their game plan in preparation for the 2025 NHL Draft. And this weekend, Steve Yzerman,…
3 Players the Penguins Should Target in the 2025 NHL Draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already been busy this offseason with the hiring of new head coach Dan Muse. General manager Kyle Dubas still has a lot to do, and with…
Flyers Should Trade Up at the Draft for Some of These Great Prospects
The Philadelphia Flyers‘ unequivocal best years came when they were at their boldest. Rather than a defined plan, they were opportunistic—the Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Eric Lindros, and John LeClair/Eric…
Swedish Prospects Frondell & Eklund Have “Cool” NHL Combine Experience
It has been a long road to the NHL for the Swedish draft-eligible duo, Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund. Both players are expected to be selected in the top half…
2025 NHL Entry Draft – Top 10 Right Wingers
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is stacked with right-wingers who will see their names called on the first night. Porter Martone and Victor Eklund will likely be selected in the…