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The New York Islanders prospect pool is considered one of the worst in the NHL if not the worst. We'll break down how we got to this point and discuss some of the players who could help the team at the NHL level down the road. In addition, we analyze how Lou Lamoriello can help improve the team's situation in this area.

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson tied a record playing for Team USA at the World Championships and he has a chance to break that mark as the tournament continues. And we have more details on the contract of Maxim Tsyplakov and discuss where he may best fit into the Islanders lineup.

The New York Islanders needed goal scoring so GM Lou Lamoriello signed a 30-goal scorer from the KHL as a free agent. We discuss his skill set and what we can expect from him now that he has signed with the Islanders.

One thing the New York Islanders definitely need this offseason is change. We look behind the numbers to explain why Lou Lamoriello cannot just bring back the same roster and hope to move this team from a franchise that barely makes the playoffs to a Stanley Cup contender without making changes.

The New York Islanders prospect pool is considered one of the weakest in the league, but right now, there is some good news as one prospect is playing very well in the OHL playoffs