6. New York Islanders
Strengths: Any discussion of the Islanders strength has to begin with Nino Neiderreiter, one of the top ten NHL prospects today. Although most top forward prospects go directly to the NHL in this organization, besides Neiderreiter, the Islanders have Rhett Rakhshani and several enigmatic but talented forwards (including Kirill Petrov, Casey Cizikas, and Kirill Kabanov) within the organization. However, currently the depth of the prospect pool in this organization is on defense. Travis Hamonic, Calvin de Haan, Ty Wishart, and Matt Donovan are expected to become regulars on the Islanders blue line within a year. Finally, goaltending is a strong area too with Kevin Poulin expected to develop into an NHL backup, and possibly fighting for a number one job this coming season. Weaknesses: Currently, the Islanders organization is only lacking a top notch clear the crease defensive blueliner who also can fight. Top 5 Prospects: 1. Nino Neiderreiter, LW, 2. Travis Hamonic, D, 3. Calvin de Haan, D, 4. Kirill Petrov, RW, 5. Ty Wishart, D. Lost to graduation: Michael Grabner, Matt Martin, Andrew MacDonald.
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