Bits: Combine, prospects, free agents? June must be near.
With Memorial Day approaching in the U.S., NHL talk turns full on to the draft, the combine and free agents, with a side of Stanley Cup talk.
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Unholy Dealings: Islanders trade with Rangers, Jyri Niemi for 6th-round pick
The Islanders have traded the rights to prospect Jyri Niemi to the Rangers, who have signed him to an entry-level contract. Niemi's rights would have been relinquished if he hadn't signed before the 2010 draft.
Big weekend on the Islander farm(s)
The Islanders' NHL season is nearing its end, but the Isles still have significant prospects playing important games in the playoffs.
Links: Gettin' drafty in here; Isles prospect playoffs; Comeau's foot
A round-up of Islanders prospects playing in the minor league and major junior playoffs.
Sweeping: Islanders prospects in the CHL playoffs
Islanders prospects Travis Hamonic, Jyri Niemi and Casey Cizikas are aiming for first-round sweeps in the CHL playoffs.
