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New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Breaking down Islanders' Day 2 picks in 2025 NHL Draft
An inside look at the Islanders' draft picks on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday: Daniil Prokhorov Drafted: Second round (42nd overall) Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 218 pounds Position: RW | Shoots: Left Born: April 27, 2007 | Country: Russia Physically imposing winger with a high-end motor who finishes checks. Gets to the net offensively, but questions about his hockey sense and skill level. 3 Daniil Prokhorov poses for a portrait after being drafted by the Islanders in the second round with the 42nd overall pick during the 2025 NHL Draft on June 28, 2025. Getty Images Luca Romano Drafted: Third round (74th overall) Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 176 pounds Position: Center | Shoots: Right Born: June 25, 2007 | Country: Canada Good skater with an all-around toolset and the ability to transition the puck. Has detail to his game with the skills to become a high-end playmaker as well. 3 Luca Romano poses for a portrait after being selected in the third round with the 74th overall by the Islanders during Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft on June 28, 2025. NHLI via Getty Images Tomas Poletin Drafted: Fourth round (106th overall) Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 205 pounds Position: LW | Shoots: Left Born: April 30, 2007 | Country: Czechia Captained Team Czechia at the U18 Worlds last season while getting called up to play 15 games with the Lahti Pelicans in the Finnish Liiga. Inconsistent season but showed good two-way and play-driving ability during international competition. 3 Tomas Poletin NHLI via Getty Images Sam Laurila Drafted: Fifth round (138th overall) Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 192 pounds Position: Defense | Shoots: Left Born: Sept. 2, 2006 | Country: United States Put up 41 points last season with the USHL's Fargo Force and will play next season at the University of North Dakota. An overage prospect with a late birthday, Laurila grew last season into a more offensive defenseman who can create. Burke Hood Drafted: Sixth round (170th overall) Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 192 pounds Position: Goaltender | Catches: Left Born: April 30, 2007 | Country: Canada Had a .910 save percentage and 3.13 GAA in 42 games with the WHL's Vancouver Giants last season. Good athleticism and puck-tracking ability with questions around rebound control and glove-side issues. Jacob Kvasnicka Drafted: Seventh round (202nd overall) Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 172 pounds Position: RW | Shoots: Right Born: Aug. 10, 2007 | Country: United States Scored 39 points in 66 games with the USNTDP last season. Speedy winger with skill and good hands.
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Islanders add more to cupboard at NHL draft
Day 2 of the draft is usually more interesting as a lead-in to July 1 than for any individual prospect drafted. That felt more the case than normal for the Islanders on Saturday. Consensus was that the Islanders were a winner on the first night of the draft, when general manager Mathieu Darche nabbed Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson in addition to Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 overall. The picks on Saturday, particularly 6-foot-6 wing Daniil Prokhorov at 42nd overall and toolsy center Luca Romano at 74th, got good reviews from experts, but come training camp, neither will solve the gaping roster hole created by trading Noah Dobson. 3 Daniil Prokhorov poses after being drafted by the Islanders in the second round with the 42nd overall pick during Rounds 2-7 of the 2025 NHL Draft on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles. Getty Images In a different organization, you'd glance at the roster, survey the prospects and assume the Gavin McKenna tank could be incoming. You'd wonder when the Mat Barzal trade was coming — actually, some people were wondering that, though the answer is that it isn't — and start thinking about the kind of head start Schaefer could give on the full-scale rebuild. Indeed, after Dobson was dealt to the Canadiens for a package including the picks that became Eklund and Aitcheson as well as bottom six wing Emil Heineman, it's a lot easier to see a rebuild path for the Islanders than the pieces of a competitor in 2025-26. That will be of no solace to Darche, who has two simultaneous and contradictory mandates — one to rebuild a prospect pipeline that was completely bereft a year ago and the other to keep the Islanders relevant through 82 games next season. 'We're not going to a rebuild,' he said on a Zoom early Saturday morning East Coast time. 3 Luca Romano smiles after being selected in the third round with the 74th overall pick by the Islanders on Day 2 of the NHL draft. NHLI via Getty Images He nailed the first assignment this weekend. The second will need to be done in free agency, where the Dobson trade gives the Islanders sudden room to maneuver after accounting for restricted free agents Alexander Romanov, Max Tsyplakov, Simon Holmstrom and Heineman. The exact makeup of the roster next season is unclear, with Schaefer, Cal Ritchie and Isaiah George all set to fight for spots in training camp. It's worth noting that Heineman — who has been overlooked as part of the return package — should be a major help to a fourth line that was at best a nonfactor last season. The 6-foot-2 Swede is a raw physical talent — he throws hits, plays with energy and will be embraced by fans. Still, if the Islanders don't address the right side of their blue line in the coming days, it's hard to see how this team could even contend for a playoff spot. 3 Islanders GM Mathieu Darche speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on May 29, 2025. NHLI via Getty Images With Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield as the only natural righties on the blue line — Adam Boqvist, a lefty, is comfortable playing his off side — that now looks like an urgent area of need. The Islanders can bring back Tony DeAngelo, who fit well with them last season, can run the power play, eat minutes, help fill the offensive hole left by Dobson and expressed a desire to return on breakup day. That, however, can't be the whole solution; DeAngelo proved last season that he very much belongs in the NHL and can help the Islanders, but playing him 23:21 per game on the top pair again does not seem sustainable. On the ice from Long Island Sign up for Inside the Islanders by Ethan Sears, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters The market for righty defensemen is thin, which is part of the reason why Dobson could command $9.5 million annually despite struggling for much of last season. In a perfect world, the Islanders would take a run at Aaron Ekblad, who is exactly the sort of No. 1 defenseman they need and would bring a Stanley Cup-winning pedigree. Evolving Hockey projects his next contract at six years with an annual $7.685 million cap hit. The number is a little uncomfortable but with the cap set to continue rising and the Islanders newly resourced, they could deal with it. Whether that's a realistic proposition for the Islanders, and whether the market for Ekblad will outstrip that projection following a superb playoff run, is a different proposition that can't be answered as of yet. After that, the options thin out. An Evan Bouchard offer sheet would be in pipe-dream territory. Maybe the Islanders could take a bet on 40-year-old Brent Burns or on the upside of Dante Fabbro or Nick Perbix. Maybe there's a trade they could find, or an offer sheet they'd be willing to bet on. It's as tough an assignment as Darche could have given himself going into July 1. He'll need to come up with something.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Get To Know Islanders 2025 Draft Picks: Round Three Through Seven
After a victorious first round at the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders had six picks on Day 2. It started off with a bang -- figuratively and literally -- with the Islanders selecting punishing forward Daniil Prokhorov with the 42nd overall pick. Islanders Select Hard-Hitting Forward Daniil Prokhorov With Their Second-Round Selection Islanders Select Hard-Hitting Forward Daniil Prokhorov With Their Second-Round Selection After a successful first day at the 2025 NHL Draft, the Advertisement New York Islanders used the 42nd overall pick to select forward Daniil Prokhorov of the MHL. Here are the rest of the picks: Luca Romano, C With the 74th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Islanders selected center Luca Romano out of the OHL. With the Kitchener Rangers, Romano tallied 25 goals with 26 assists for 51 points in 67 games. Romano excels in transition and creates pace for his line. The center is on the smaller end at 5'11' and 176 pounds, but he makes up for his stature with a high compete level and strong skating. As the engine of Kitchener's offense, Romano is a workhorse who eats minutes and produces at a decent clip. The Toronto native still needs to develop his faceoff ability to stick as a center in the NHL, but his game is relatively well-rounded. Advertisement Tomas Poletin, LW The Islanders followed their Romano pick by selecting Czech winger Tomas Poletin 106th overall out of the Finnish Liiga. Poletin scored a combined 13 goals with 10 assists for 23 points in 26 games with the Pelicans U18 and U20 teams. The left winger also appeared in 15 games with the Pelicans' Liiga team, but he received limited ice time and didn't appear on the scoresheet. Poletin is a rugged power forward who puts in 'extreme effort' for every shift, according to EliteProspects. Making his living off puck battles and the forecheck, Poletin utilizes his heavy 6'1' and 205-pound frame to dominate defenders. Advertisement Poletin was also Czechia's captain at the U18 World Championships, chipping in 15 goals in 29 games across two tournaments. Sam Laurilia, LHD With their 5th round pick at 138th overall, the Islanders then selected defenseman Sam Laurila out of the USHL. Laurila tallied 8 goals with 33 assists for 41 points in 57 games with the Fargo Force. The Minnesota native's point total was tied for 4th in the USHL among defensemen. Laurila is an opportunistic two-way player whose offense took a big step once leaving the U.S. NTDP. The left-shot defenseman shines in transition, creates dangerous give-and-gos, and doesn't shy away from contact. Advertisement As a slight overager, Laurila was passed on at last year's draft. Burke Hood, G At 170th overall, the Islanders added goaltender Burke Hood of the WHL. Hood posted a 3.13 GAA and a .910 SV% in 42 games with the Vancouver Giants. In his first WHL season, the goalie earned a respectable 19-13-6 record. Standing at 6'3' and 192 pounds, Hood controls the crease with his size and athleticism. Hood tracks the puck well through traffic and isn't afraid of contact with opposing forwards. Hood also has above-average lateral agility, positioning, and composure—his game contains few holes. Jacob Kvasnicka, RW To finalize their 2025 NHL Draft, New York selected winger Jacob Kvasnicka from the U.S. NTDP with the 202nd overall pick. Advertisement Kvasnicka scored 18 goals with 21 assists for 39 points in 66 games with the NTDP, as well as 5 goals with 9 assists for 14 points in 27 games within the USHL. Kvasnicka's greatest strength is arguably his speed, which he utilizes to make zone entries and provide offense. The right-shot forward isn't an elite creator, but he also kills penalties and forechecks well. Kai Russell wrote this story. Stay updated with the most interesting Islanders stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
