The biggest talking point surrounding the NY Islanders this summer has been the improvement of the franchise’s prospect pool.
With a lot of luck involving the NHL Draft Lottery and some quality moves by Lou Lamoriello and Mathieu Darche to improve the team for the future, the Isles have gone from a bottom-dwelling prospect pool to the top half of the league in just a few months.
NY Islanders' prospects recognized by top scouting outlet
Elite Prospects, one of the top scouting outlets in the world, recently dropped its top 100 drafted prospects, with the Islanders having five players named.