WJC Medal Day: CAN-RUS (bronze), USA-SWE (gold)
Canada will vie for bronze without Griffin Reinhart. The U.S. will try to dethrone the reigning champs.
Canada will vie for bronze without Griffin Reinhart. The U.S. will try to dethrone the reigning champs.
Looking at the week that was for the Islanders AHL affiliate and the rest of the Islanders prospects around the world.
Sunday Links and Martinek updates
Two key Islanders faced off in the IIHF World Championships, with Frans Nielsen's Denmark getting the better of Kyle Okposo's Team USA, 2-1 in overtime.
Islanders Frans Nielsen of Denmark and Kyle Okposo and Jack Hillen of Team USA will face off in a significant Group D matchup; meanwhile, goalie prospect Stefan Ridderwall looks to sign with Djurgården.
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team secured the top seed and a clearer path to the medal round, while the worst in Canada's media forecast the apocalypse.
Islanders defenseman Mark Streit played well for the Swiss team he captained, but it wasn't enough in their 3-1 loss to Team USA.
Brian Burke named Chris Drury and Ryan Callahan to the 2010 U.S. Olympic team, while leaving off Kyle Okposo, who's frankly had a better year and is a better fit for the role.