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NHL Draft Profiles

Profiles of prospects for the 2011 and 2012 NHL Drafts.

NHL Mock Draft 2022: New York Islanders select Marco Kasper

The well-rounded center/wing from Austria is advancing on the pro road in Sweden.

NHL Mock Draft: New York Islanders Select Ryan Suzuki with 23rd Pick

Another center for our mock system.

NHL Draft 2018: New York Islanders Select Oliver Wahlstrom, Noah Dobson

The sniper and the defenseman fell to their laps at 11th and 12th overall.

SBN NHL Mock Draft: Islanders select Serron Noel at pick #31

Acquired as part of the mock-trade for Grubauer, we used our second first rounder on a "raw talent" project.

NHL Draft Lottery 2018: Islanders retain 12th pick, but second pick drops to 11

The Hurricanes’ winning one of the top three picks means the Isles’ own pick drops from 10 to 11. Naturally.

Isles pick WHL two-way center Barzal at 16

After trading Griffin Reinhart, the New York Islanders selected smart center Mathew Barzal with the 16th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.

So, um, Who's Left? Draft Profile: Roope Hintz

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left? Draft Profile: Brendan Warren

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left? Draft Profile: Anthony Richard

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left? Draft Profile: Keegan Kolesar

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left Draft Profile: Filip Ahl

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left Draft Profile: Anthony Cirelli

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

So, um, Who's Left Draft Profile: Yakov Trenin

We take a shot at spotting some young players the Islanders might have their eyes on with their third round picks in this year's draft. We're probably wrong but who cares?

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Draft Gazing: Nikolaj Ehlers vs recent QMJHLers

While we debate over who the Isles might/should choose with their likely top-5 top-6 draft choice, let's take a look at how Ehlers scored this season compared to recent top forward prospects from the QMJHL

2013 NHL Draft Profiles: Those silly goalies

A quick look at the top goalies eligible for the 2013 draft, none of whom should be taken in the first round.

2013 Draft Profile: Hunter Shinkaruk

Here's a novel story for you: Very skilled kid under 6'0. Scouts not sure how the size will translate to the NHL.

2013 Draft Profile: Big, raw Nikita Zadorov

Towering Nikita Zadorov of the London Knights should be a solid defenseman, and just might be a very good one.

2013 NHL Draft Profile: Big Rasmus Ristolainen

A big right-handed defenseman with good game control? That's a profile many teams seek.

2013 Draft Profile: Bo Horvat, completist

They call the London center "complete" and one of the best faceoff takers in the draft.

NHL Mock Draft: At #15, the Islanders select...

You won't get a superstar at 15th overall, but there's a lot to like about this Swede.

2013 Draft Profile: Anthony Mantha of Val-d'Or

The 6'4 Val-d'Or left wing has admirable skill but is said not to use his size enough nor exhibit enough "drive" for some scouts' liking.

2013 NHL Draft Profiles: Adam Erne

The Quebec New Englander has played from coast to coast.

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Draft Post: Tongue-twisters for Butch

This one isn't about drafting great players or prospects. This one is about drafting guys whose names would make Butchie's head explode and Peter Ruttgazer rend his tongue from his mouth.

NHL Draft Day Thread II: A Look at the Top Forwards and Defensemen

A look at the top names in the 2012 NHL Draft, which is wide open after star Nail Yakupov.

NHL Draft Profiles: Ranger Connections and Karmic Oddities

A look at two draft prospects with Rangers connections in Zach Stepan and Stefan Matteau, and an Islanders connection in late-blooming Mark Jankowski.

NHL Draft Questions: How Do You Measure Work Ethic?

Observers and scouts have pushed Mikhail Grigorenko down some draft rankings despite his immense top-of-the-draft talent. Are the work ethic questions real, or just pre-draft talk?

Brady Skjei: Big, Smooth Skating NHL Draft Profile

What are scouts saying about Brady Skjei for the 2012 NHL Draft? Great skater for his size, offense and physicality lacking.

NHL Draft Profile: Colton Sissons (not Scott)

Scouts love Colton Sissons' two-way abilities and leadership, but there are questions about the Kelowna captain's skating and offensive upside heading into the 2012 NHL Draft.

2012 NHL Mock Draft: Lighthouse Hockey Selects Alex Galchenyuk with No. 4 Pick

The New York Islanders tend to select forwards high in the draft, and Alex Galchenyuk is the kind of forward who would fit the rebuild quite well.

2012 NHL Draft Profile: Jordan Schmaltz, North Dakota-Bound Gambler

A look at Jordan Schmaltz, 2012 NHL Draft prospect who is headed to the University of North Dakota after playing with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers.

2012 NHL Draft Profile: Scott Kosmachuk, Willing to Chuck

A look at what scouts are saying about Guelph Storm right wing Scott Kosmachuk ahead of the 2012 NHL Draft.

2012 NHL Draft Profiles: Thomas Wilson, Can You Still Have Fun?*

Pundits are in love with the size of Plymouth Whaler Tom Wilson for the 2012 NHL Draft, and they hope his scoring follows suit.