Isles Prospect Talk 2023-24

[leeroggy]

He’s played parts of 4 years, but he came here early and he is still 22 and won’t be 23 until AFTER the next season is over. Two of the four years were small games played

He’s right on pace and based on his development history he’ll be taking a big step forward offensively

He’ll be productive in the NHL later this season. He tended to defer handling the puck too much and it’s just a matter of time in my opinion

He’s got two great offensive skills in boardplay and passing. The shot is above average and he’ll handle and shoot more this season.

 

[xECK29x]

Interesting, this is year 4 or 5 in Bridgeport?

Normally you see this with a prospect and it’s a definite bust, however Holmstrom made huge strides last year and he started playing in the AHL at 18, pretty much played all his juniors in a professional NA league that is not intended to cater to player development. That’s pretty impressive and I see definite long term NHL upside as he’s very versitile but has flashes of skill.

Without having a keyed in long time role him makes him hard to project.

 

[scott99]

I think Holmstrom is here to stay with the Islanders. Unless he has a horrendous camp, he’ll be an Islander. That being said, I’ve never been high on Holmstrom, always thought he was a marginal talent. Hopefully I’m wrong.

 

[Isles72]

I think Holmstrom is here to stay with the Islanders. Unless he has a horrendous camp, he’ll be an Islander. That being said, I’ve never been high on Holmstrom, always thought he was a marginal talent. Hopefully I’m wrong.

I'm a fan of his but not expecting much offense . I think it comes down to whether or not the isles want Fasching/Gauthier types in the middle 6 verses Holmstrom who has a bit of skill meshed with his 2-way game .

 

[SI]

I think Holmstrom is here to stay with the Islanders. Unless he has a horrendous camp, he’ll be an Islander. That being said, I’ve never been high on Holmstrom, always thought he was a marginal talent. Hopefully I’m wrong.

I agree with this - I think Ross Johnston is the casualty here - I Ross and I think Chicago is a good landing spot for him - protecting Bedard for the next year or so.

 

[Osakahaus]

I think Holmstrom is here to stay with the Islanders. Unless he has a horrendous camp, he’ll be an Islander. That being said, I’ve never been high on Holmstrom, always thought he was a marginal talent. Hopefully I’m wrong.

He's the Bailey replacement, but some isles guys think he'll become like William Karlsson. To me, I think he's just a more defensive version of Bailey but with a nicer shot.

 

[YearlyLottery]

I'm not sure what Holmstrom's upside is but I do think at the bare minimum he is a reliable third line player. If he can continue to develop I see his ceiling as a defensively responsible, big body (who knows how to use his size) winger who slots in on the second line.

 

[Seph]

Not that I don't think he has the ability to hold his own in the NHL this season, but I don't think he's ready for a top 6 role, and personally would rather to see him in the AHL where he can focus more on developing his offensive game than in the bottom 6.

 

[BelovedIsles]

I've said it before. I see Holmstrom developing into a reliable middle-sixer (more likely 3rd liner). His stickwork is especially impressive. For such a slight frame, he wins several 50-50's with his savvy stick checks. I like his lankiness, and I like that he has some skill. It's dormant now, he seems hesitant to use his skills, but they are there. Sneaky shot, puck handling, and passing.

 

[IslesNorway]

Holmstrom most likely becomes another Bailey. A middle six, cultured player, who does a lot of things well, but who rarely stands out. As with most other Islanders players it's the lack of goals who is going to be the rub going forwards.

 

[Osakahaus]

I'm not sure what Holmstrom's upside is but I do think at the bare minimum he is a reliable third line player. If he can continue to develop I see his ceiling as a defensively responsible, big body (who knows how to use his size) winger who slots in on the second line.

His upside is sticking to the boards and making it a living hell to play against him

 

[doublechili]

His upside is sticking to the boards and making it a living hell to play against him

You make me think of when Lee had 40 goals cycling the puck down low along the boards with Tavares. I wonder if Lee and Holmstrom would be a good combo?

 

[Osakahaus]

You make me think of when Lee had 40 goals cycling the puck down low along the boards with Tavares. I wonder if Lee and Holmstrom would be a good combo?

Lee is too slow. I like Holmstrom but if there is a good place for him, its replacing Parise on the third line. He was arguably pretty solid with Pageau. Now the question is who goes with him on the other wing?

 

[doublechili]

Lee is too slow. I like Holmstrom but if there is a good place for him, its replacing Parise on the third line. He was arguably pretty solid with Pageau. Now the question is who goes with him on the other wing?

Lee is too slow for what - playing with Holmstrom?

 

[Osakahaus]

Lee is too slow for what - playing with Holmstrom?

In general

 

[Isles72]

For such a slight frame

I like his lankiness

he's 6'2 , 202

 

[BelovedIsles]

he's 6'2 , 202

He looks lanky out there, not solid or thick.

 

[leeroggy]

Terry Provides Insight into Islanders Prospects Dufour & Iskhakov​

On Hockey Night in New York, former Bridgeport Islander forward Chris Terry provided insight into prospects William Dufour and Ruslan Iskhakov.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/features/new-york-islanders-william-dufour-ruslan-iskhakov-chris-terry-bridgeport

 

[IslesNorway]

A good read, that one. Thanks!

 

[steveat]

Holmstrom is the next Pastrnak!

 

[Osakahaus]

Holmstrom is the next Pastrnak!

*William Karlsson

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Fun read

2023-24 NHL Prospect Breakdown: New York Islanders

There’s no other way of putting it: the Islanders’ pipeline is weak. But can they find value somewhere?

www.dailyfaceoff.com

 

[Chapin Landvogt]

Nothing too major here, but Alexander Ljungkrantz - who is scheduled to play this season for Almtuna of the HockeyAllsvenskan (where he'll surely have a scoring role) - has signed a multi-year contract with powerhouse Färjestad starting with the 24-25 season.

Uppgifter: Färjestad värvar forward från allsvensk klubb

Mer hockey än du trodde var möjligt

hockeynews.se

 

[The Real JT]

This is a simple analysis but bear with me.

Shouldn’t the Isles push hard to sign Robert Mastrosimone? Full disclosure, I know little about his skill set other than some scattered internet articles but by all accounts he is one of the top remaining unsigned college FAs. Sounds like a B prospect.

As a Long Island kid and with our farm system needing recruits isn’t this a no brainer?

 

[Seph]

This is a simple analysis but bear with me.

Shouldn’t the Isles push hard to sign Robert Mastrosimone? Full disclosure, I know little about his skill set other than some scattered internet articles but by all accounts he is one of the top remaining unsigned college FAs. Sounds like a B prospect.

As a Long Island kid and with our farm system needing recruits isn’t this a no brainer?

I think he'd be a good pick up, but given his size (he's still only 170lbs), non-elite skating, and that he didn't put up good numbers in the NCAA until his senior year, I do also have questions about how well he'll adjust to the pros. With his shot and on ice work ethic, he does have some upside, so, I do agree that with our prospect depth he'd be worth signing. But I also wouldn't be that bummed if he signed elsewhere.

Personally think O'Brien is more likely to be an NHLer. But again, I don't see him as a blue chipper that we need to move heaven and hell to try to sign.