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2012 New York Islanders Top 25 Under 25: From Tavares to Persson
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June 23, 2016
Top 25U25 Review: Our silly rankings, 2011-2016
For fun, perspective and mockery, we look back at our annual rankings of under-25 Islanders from 2011 to the present.
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August 3, 2012
John Tavares: #26 in Your Quips, #1 on Our Top 25 Under 25
John Tavares is just 21 and already the best New York Islanders player under age 25. He's going to stay that way. These videos are a glimpse at why.
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August 2, 2012
Islanders Top 25 Under 25: Travis Hamonic, Beast
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
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July 31, 2012
Top 25U25: #3 Okposo on the upswing?
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.
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July 30, 2012
Top 25U25: Grabner graduates at #4
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.
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June 19, 2012
Top 25U25: Bailey saved by move to wing at #5
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.
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June 17, 2012
Top 25U25: Top prospect Strome at #6
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.
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June 16, 2012
Top 25U25: Donovan leads minor D at #7
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.
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June 14, 2012
Top 25U25: Martin hits hard and often at #9
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.
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June 13, 2012
Top 25U25: Poulin, the goalie hope at #10
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.
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June 10, 2012
Top 25U25: Nelson makes pro debut at #12
North Dakota's Brock Nelson had an MVP season, capped off by an NHL contract with the New York Islanders and a pro debut with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
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June 8, 2012
Top 25U25: De Haan's injuries give pause at #13
Looking at the progress of Calvin de Haan, a talented prospect with vision who has been held back by injuries since the 2009 draft.
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June 7, 2012
Top 25U25: Nino at #14 after historic rookie year
New York Islanders 2010 top pick Nino Niederreiter had a disappointing rookie season, which hurt his ranking among the top 25 Islanders under 25.
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June 5, 2012
Top 25U25: Kabanov, now proven winner at #15
Kirill Kabanov impressed during his junior career and is rising as a promising New York Islanders prospect.
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June 3, 2012
Top 25U25: At #16, you may call him Thor
Anders Nilsson is one of two 22-year-old goaltenders who give the New York Islanders a promising future in the crease.