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NY Islanders prospect and shootout magician Ruslan Iskhakov shows off more wizardry

NY Islanders prospect Ruslan Iskhakov a bright spot during Bridgeport's rough season

The Charlotte Checkers crept into fifth place in the AHL's Atlantic Division by splitting a weekend back-to-back against the Bridgeport Islanders…

As November wraps up, there’s been some mixed early season results from the prospects of the NY Islanders. As junior leagues and leagues across Europe prepare for holiday breaks, these players have just a few weeks to impress before the pause in play.

Lou Lamoriello and the Isles took a chance on the 20-year-old with the 145th selection in the 2023 NHL Draft after tallying 93 points (44 goals, 49 assists) the season before. This season, he hasn't disappointed, leading the QMJHL in points.

It's been a mixed bag for the NY Islanders' top prospects playing in the AHL with the Bridgeport Islanders in their 2-2-1 start to the season. With Simon Holmstrom struggling in the early season, including being scratched in the Isles' loss to the Buffalo

New York Islanders prospect William Dufour won the 2022 Michel-Brière Trophy as the QMJHL's MVP. Dufour put his name in the record books and is a glimmer of hope for a thin Islanders prospect pool.

Amid the NY Islanders' lack of first-round picks over the past four seasons, the organization has managed to keep their prospect pool treading water, finding some quality players later in the draft. Prospects like Matthew Maggio, William Dufour, and Isaia

The Islanders finally cut the roster to 24 ahead of their final preseason game on Friday, a 3-0 loss to the Devils at UBS Arena.

Who will get the NY Islanders final roster spot for opening night?