New York Islanders: 2022-2023 Opening Night Roster

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[Strummergas]

No surprises. Pretty much the same team as last year, minus Chara and Greene (which should be addition by subtraction), plus Romanov and Salo. We'll know in about a month and a half whether last year was caused by all the weirdness or from the team going downhill after their collective peak of two conference finals.

 

[Mike C]

No surprises. Pretty much the same team as last year, minus Chara and Greene (which should be addition by subtraction), plus Romanov and Salo. We'll know in about a month and a half whether last year was caused by all the weirdness or from the team going downhill after their collective peak of two conference finals.

I liked the vibe I saw as pre season developed. Definitely would like to see an upgrade over Aho but all in all, I think the team will be competitive and fun to watch

 

[rkatec68]

Expected but still sad to see Raty go back to Bridgeport. Lou's comments today about them being more ready than he previously thought is encouraging though.

 

[doublechili]

Before we start getting camp reports, if I absolutely HAD to guess I'd say it will be Aho and Salo who make the roster (assuming no waiver pickups).

FWIW, NHL games played in 2021-22 and TOI per game:

Aho: 36GP, 16:27 TOI/game
Salo: 21GP, 16:41 TOI/game
Cholowski: 11GP, 15:49 TOI/game
Hutton: 16GP, 14:11 TOI/game

For this season, Aho and Salo have 1 way contracts whereas Cholowski and Hutton have 2 way contracts. Maybe the latter 2 guys stick, but I get the vibe that they're more AHL/callup depth.

Guessed it right on Sept 21st for the #6/7 defensemen.

The forwards were pretty well set from the start, except for Soshnikov. I like that he has speed - the team needs that up front.

 

[PK Cronin]

So Clutterbuck is already going to miss time, awesome.

 

[Mike C]

So Clutterbuck is already going to miss time, awesome.

That TWO year signing is looking better by the injury riddled minute

 

[seafoam]

Expected but still sad to see Raty go back to Bridgeport. Lou's comments today about them being more ready than he previously thought is encouraging though.

Raty starting in the minors will benefit him in the long run. It will make him hungrier…

So Clutterbuck is already going to miss time, awesome.

It’s fine, makes the youth realize there will be bodies pushing them for a roster spot.

 

[Sparksrus3]

That TWO year signing is looking better by the injury riddled minute

I have a feeling Wally will pick up where Clutter leaves off. You know , high glove off the glass.. LGI

 

[LAIslanderFan]

Guessed it right on Sept 21st for the #6/7 defensemen.

The forwards were pretty well set from the start, except for Soshnikov. I like that he has speed - the team needs that up front.

I've seen enough from Wahlstrom and Bellows. I know what we're getting there. I'd like to see more of Soshnikov. Pair him on the 1st or 2nd line for a few shifts so we can see him play with better linemates.
Since Raty and Durfour didn't make the team, we really need to find scoring help elsewhere. Maybe Soshnikov is that guy. He looked good in preseason.