Mar 13, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports
The Athletic’s Cory Pronman released his annual ranking of NHL pipelines. And the New York Islanders ranked 27th overall (subscription required). Which is low, but it honestly makes a lot of sense when you consider where the Islanders are in their cycle.
Think of pipeline rankings as the inverse of cup rankings. Which is where the Isles are in their cycle.