At this point we still don't know where Niederreiter fits in with the Isles. The rookie has yet to play in a regular season game after getting injured in the preseason. He could get the full nine games before the team makes a decision.
Niederreiter skating with linemates could be a good indication he is healthy. Considering John Tavares was absent from today's practice, it becomes a bit more difficult to asses the situation.
Niederreiter was on the bubble to stay in the NHL before his injury but may get sent back to Juniors due to rust. Stay tuned for a further update on the team's top prospect.
Scheifele loses his immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Niederreiter was slated to start the season on the top line but won't due to this injury. Last season, the Swiss standout scored 41 goals and 70 points over 55 games with the Portland Winterhawks. Expect PA Parenteau to move back onto the top line for the time being.
As one of the better offensive players during the preseason, Scheifele signs his entry-level contract. Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. Expect at least a nine-game tryout with the big club.
Scheifele continues to impress the team's brass with his near dominant outings. Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. If he makes the team, expect him to play a relatively prominent role on a scoring line.
Niederreiter was expected to flank John Tavares on the top line but is now out indefinitely. Last season, the Swiss standout scored 41 goals and 70 points over 55 games with the Portland Winterhawks. Expect PA Parenteau to move back onto the top line for the time being.
Scheifele continues to impress the team's brass with his near dominant outings. Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. If he makes the team, expect him to play a relatively prominent role on a scoring line.
Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. If he makes the team, expect him to play a relatively prominent role on a scoring line.
Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. If he makes the team, expect him to play a relatively prominent role on a scoring line.
With PA Parenteau skating a good amount with the third line, the Isles may try El Nino on the top line to start the season. The former WHL standout scored a goal and as assist in his 9-game tryout last season.
Niederreiter sounds confident in his ability to make the team but will need to knock an established NHL player out of the way to do so. In his nine-game stint last season, the rookie posted a goal and an assist.
The 5th overall pick has nothing left to prove at the WHL level but the Islanders would probably prefer not to rush their bluechip prospect.
Schenn should continue his rugged play, hitting everything that moves. While he is not known for his offensive side, the 21-year-old has improved his counting stats in each of his three seasons. If your league format counts hits, blocked shots or shots on goal, Schenn should have some niche fantasy hockey value.
