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2023-08-27, 17:50Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked New York Islanders
Lassi Alanen takes you through the New York Islanders' 30th-ranked system, with a ranking of their best prospects, complete with scouting reports and tools grades.
2022-09-21, 18:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked New York Islanders
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the No. 23-ranked New York Islanders prospect pool.
2021-09-13, 23:28Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked New York Islanders
The New York Islanders boast the 31st-ranked prospect pool in the NHL, and they're the subject of this writeup for the EP Rinkside NHL prospect pool rankings.
2021-05-14, 18:51AHLAround The AHL: Thomas Harley shining in Texas
Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars ranks second in scoring among AHL defencemen this season. Patrick Williams has more on the 2019 first-round pick navigating the AHL.
2021-05-12, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Roest dishes on the season in Syracuse
Tampa Bay Lightning assistant general manager Stacy Roest on this season for the Syracuse Crunch: “I was really happy with the competition and the compete level and the all-around season.” Patrick Williams has more from Roest.
2021-05-11, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: School is still in, Warsofsky stresses
The Central Division-leading Chicago Wolves are battling through some late-spring bad habits. Patrick Williams has more on how head coach Ryan Warsofsky is battling that situation.
2021-05-05, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Vancouver Canucks announce intent to bring AHL affiliate closer to home
“The move would bring significant opportunities for both our team and the community, and it would begin a new chapter, bringing Canucks hockey to even more fans throughout the Lower Mainland.” Patrick Williams reports on the Vancouver Canucks' plan to bring their AHL affiliate closer to home.
2021-05-04, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Mads Søgaard stands tall with Belleville
Ottawa Senators goaltending prospect Mads Søgaard signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa on April 14 following a standout season in Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. Patrick Williams has more on Søgaard's North American pro debut this past weekend.
2021-04-21, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Groulx leading another crop of Tampa Bay hopefuls in Syracuse
Groulx: “….to play in the NHL, the more versatile, the more you can bring to the table, the better. They can picture you or have a vision for you in different roles….” Patrick Williams breaks down more talent in the Tampa Bay pipeline.
2021-04-16, 14:00AHLAround the AHL: Newhook takes flight with the Eagles
“The finer adjustments are that much more important at this level.” Patrick Williams details Alex Newhook's pro debut.
2021-04-14, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: How Seth Appert steers the Amerks through a difficult night
“I don't want them to answer the way I'm answering. I want information from them," Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert says of conferring with his leadership group. Patrick Williams outlines how Appert handled the aftermath of a 9-2 loss.
2021-04-08, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Daniil Tarasov takes his turn in Cleveland
Patrick Williams looks at Daniil Tarasov's North American debut. Cole Caufield practises with Laval, another AHL franchise is sold, and two North Dakota standouts make their pro debuts.
2021-04-08, 00:442020-21 Trade DeadlineNew York Islanders acquire Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils for 1st-round pick, prospects
The New York Islanders made the first big splash of the 2020-21 NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils for a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, a conditional fourth-round pick in 2022, Mason Jobst, and A.J. Greer.
2021-04-01, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: School's out for top prospects
Newhook, Boldy, Kawaguchi, and more join Caufield in the NHL’s top developmental league. Patrick Williams breaks down an influx to high-end talent moving to the pro game.
2021-03-19, 12:30AHLAround The AHL: Patience paying off with Ontario, Turcotte, and Los Angeles prospects
Head coach John Wroblewski and his prospect-packed Ontario Reign endured a rocky start. Patrick Williams takes a look at how their patience is being rewarded.
2021-03-16, 14:49AHLAround The AHL: Prospects leading the way for Bakersfield Condors
Youth is being served by the Bakersfield Condors, who have an eight-game winning streak. Patrick Williams has more on the Edmonton Oilers' growing base of young talent.
2021-03-09, 22:00AHLAround the AHL: Turning up the Heat in Calgary
With changes in Calgary, several Stockton Heat players are making a push for their NHL shot. Patrick Williams has the story.
2021-02-17, 15:00AHLAround the AHL: Joël Bouchard juggling, Laval Rocket not struggling
Laval Rocket head coach Joël Bouchard has a 34-player roster. He can afford to be picky and is learning how to juggle his roster on the fly.
2021-02-05, 16:00AHLAHL Season Preview: A year unlike any other awaits the NHL's top developmental league
Patrick Williams offers an expansive preview of the AHL season, offering a glimpse into what things are going to look like for the NHL's top developmental league as they embark on a year unlike any other.
2020-11-27, 15:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 23-ranked New York Islanders
Without a first or second-round pick in October’s draft, and top prospect Noah Dobson graduating, the New York Islanders find themselves in a peculiar spot — with a prospect pool...
2020-09-30, 19:00RankingsRanking the NHL’s Best Prospects, Skaters 75-51
We’re less than a week away from the draft, so what better time than now to take stock of the best prospects already tied down with an NHL franchise? This...
2020-05-20, 16:00EP NewsAround the AHL: The AHL Season Cancellation
COVID-19’s ramifications for the American Hockey League could extend far beyond the cancellation of the 2019-20 season. After suspending play March 12th, the AHL pulled the plug on its 84th...
2020-01-30, 20:29RankingsBURKE: Re-Ranking the 2018 NHL Entry Draft
It seems like just yesterday that the stars of today and even tomorrow crossed the stage in Dallas, donning their new team’s colours for the first time as a just...
2020-01-10, 17:30NHL ProspectsAround the AHL: New York Islanders Prospect Josh Ho-Sang Opens Up in 1-on-1 Chat
After an eventful close to 2019 with plenty of drama, New York Islanders top prospect Josh Ho-Sang battled a more pedestrian workplace challenge to start 2020. AHL games start to...