Takeaways From Islanders Development Camp
Here's a note for each skater that took part.
EAST MEADOW, NY — What a week it was on Long Island. The organization’s future took to the ice for four days of development camp, which included participating in the Blue & White scrimmage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Northwell Ice Center.
Here’s a note for each player in attendance:
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FORWARDS
Danny Nelson: Huge frame, knows how to use his body, strong IQ
Cole Eiserman: One of the most impressive releases you will see, strong two-way player
Calum Ritchie: Strong playmaker, very intelligent, huge frame, NHL ready
Alex Jefferies: Quiet but sneaky release and strong edges
Cameron Berg: Speedy and challenges defenders, strong on the forecheck
Quinn Finley: Extremely smart, strong finishing ability, doesn’t hesitate
Victor Eklund: Impressive edge work and very shifty with a sneaky shot
Ross Mitton: Workhorse who plays the right way, good shot
Max Dorrington: Offensive flare, strong puck-handler
Daylan Kuefler: A complete player who has sneaky finish around the net
Daniil Prokhorov: For a big guy, he skates like he weighs nothing, does it all
Luca Romano: One of the better skaters at camp
Jesse Nurmi: Very shifty and strong in transition
Cam Theising: Great skater, good two-way motor
Tomas Poletin: Definition of a power forward, physical
Joey Larson: Sneaky skill, strong skater
Kamil Bednarik: Smart two-way player, defensive menace
Matthew Maggio: Plays like a vet, strong hockey IQ, strong strides, and very responsible
Gleb Veremyev: Big body with an impressive reach, strong in the dot
Jacob Kvasnicka: Seems to create scoring chances with ease
Defense
Matthew Schaefer: Doesn’t have to think about his skating, strong outlet passes, creative, and certainly can shoot, always has his head up
Marshall Warren: Smooth skater, confident with his first touch
Kashawn Aitcheson: Better skater than given credit for, smart with timing his hits
Brandon Chabrier: Strong skater, has tremendous confidence
Calle Odelius: Tremendous skater, two-way defenseman
Jesse Pulkkinen: Looks like he’s improved his skating, big and mobile
Zach Schulz: Has a really good first pass
Dennis Good Bogg: Physical, strong reads, stay-at-home blueliner
Isaiah George: Already a strong skater and smart player, he put on an unreal amount of muscle and has added more physicality to his game
Thomas Machu: Big, rangy defenseman
Xavier Veilleux: Puck possessor, strong hockey IQ, and vision, good use of stick
Sam Laurila: Two-way playmaker, strong off the rush, can take a hit
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That Blue and White Scrimmage was fun, great vibe! There’s talent there 💯!
I am always dying to bring up the young prospects, it’s exciting. As I watched the scrimmage you realize let them bloom at lower levels first. Patience is the best approach with these guys. Most need time to fill out and get stronger. Cal Ritchie and Isiah George are the only two I can see playing for the Islanders this year. Schaefer doesn’t need to play in NHL this year. He is just getting back from injury, and would be much better off in college this year. Hopefully with fellow teammates at BU. I know he maybe disappointed by that, but that one healthy developmental year would be fantastic for him and the club. Schaefer seems very bright and I assume everyone involved thinks the college route is the correct one. Eiserman and Eklund are going to be home grown top six talents. Just encouraging seeing the all the talent. Darche is making all the right moves. It would be great if this year’s team overachieves.