Lighthouse Hockey · Aug 16, 2015
Islanders draft pick Robbie Russo signs with Red Wings
Making good use of the "Trent Klatt Face" here. - Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesGood luck, kid.
Just to tie a bow on a story that started back in June (if not earlier for prospect watchers), Notre Dame defenseman Robbie Russo has joined the Detroit Red Wings after not signing with the Islanders.
Russo was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2011 draft while with the U.S. National Development Team. A team captain this year for the Fighting Irish, he finished with 15 goals and 26 assists and was named a second team All American. He spent part of his junior season on the sidelines after being declared academically ineligible.