If there was one superficial disappointment to his second season, it was that his offensive production didn't increase (from 5-21-26 to 2-22-24) -- but again: powerplay. A defenseman's offensive output isn't going to grow by getting less powerplay ti
Kyle Okposo and Michael Grabner finish in a dead heat for the third and fourth spots in our Top 25 New York Islanders Under 25. With both turning 25 within the year neither will be on this list a year from now.
Michael Grabner's unconverted breakaways stand out as memorable missed chances, but the fact he gets so many is one of many signs that he excels at hockey against tough competition and will continue to do so.
Josh Bailey's move to wing may just revive his career, which was struggling as it neared 300 NHL games at just 22 years old.
New York Islanders prospect Ryan Strome is still highly regarded a year after his draft, putting him high on Lighthouse Hockey's Top 25 Islanders Under 25 list.
The New York Islanders have a trio of young defensemen pushing for NHL jobs, and Matt Donovan may be in the lead at number seven among Islanders under 25.
Casey Cizikas has excelled at the dark two-way arts of every level of hockey. The NHL is next for this New York Islanders prospect.
The New York Islanders Matt Martin has broken the NHL hits record and established himself as a regular, putting him at #9 on the Top 25 Islanders Under 25.
Kevin Poulin is the most promising goalie prospect in the New York Islanders system, but like all prospects there is uncertainty, and like all Islanders goalies there are injuries.
David Ullstrom impressed in his NHL rookie season before a concussion cut it short to just 29 games.
