G Ilya Sorokin (2014, 78th, NYI)

[LordNeverLose]

Re-sign Greiss on a 1 year deal after this season and then re-sign either him or Halak depending on how they've been playing in '18 to pair with Sorokin

 

[Kamiccolo]

I'm curious to see how the smaller ice and different angles affect his game. Obviously incredibly talented, but sometimes they don't translate well.

 

[Breakers]

I'm curious to see how the smaller ice and different angles affect his game. Obviously incredibly talented, but sometimes they don't translate well.

That's what a lot of people don't take into account.

 

[Kardi]

He was at the isles prospect camp? Anyone know how he did there

 

[boredmale]

He was at the isles prospect camp? Anyone know how he did there

He was at the summer prospect camp, he probably was the best player(or most noticeable one). All that being said it's hard to gauge how good or bad somebody is when they playing against a bunch of junior level players and guys who may never sniff time in the ECHL much less the AHL

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

He was at the isles prospect camp? Anyone know how he did there

He was awesome.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I am looking at past comments and just am curious about his contract situation... Is he actually under contract this season and next season in KHL? Basically NYI wont get him here until the 2018/19 season?

 

[monsieurthibz]

I am looking at past comments and just am curious about his contract situation... Is he actually under contract this season and next season in KHL? Basically NYI wont get him here until the 2018/19 season?

That is correct. And it's not a bad thing either, though the Isles will want to put him under contract before the K decides to offer him 587632 millions a year and a palace.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

When would he come over to NA??
Would he have to play in the AHL??

 

[malkinfan]

That's what a lot of people don't take into account.

Well many people also dont take into account the fact that there are NHL sized rinks in the KHL and he hasnt looked out of place in those games.

 

[Caser]

 

[SI90]

He's so quick side to side and athletic with those pads. Reminds me so much of quick. I pray the hockey gods have mercy on the isles and let this kid come over and turn into a legit franchise goalie.

 

[Caser]

 

[izzy]

how does semin not bury that

 

[Irishguy42]

how does semin not bury that

By taking all day to set up.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Re-sign Greiss on a 1 year deal after this season and then re-sign either him or Halak depending on how they've been playing in '18 to pair with Sorokin

Does Greiss not have an option? Why would he only sign one year?

 

[monsieurthibz]

Does Greiss not have an option? Why would he only sign one year?

I think people aren't thinking straight here, especially considering that Sorokin has never played an NHL game. Heck, he might be playing a whole year in the AHL in a year or so before making the real big jump. I can see it from miles (months*) away, people are gonna blame the organization for doing that.. Give the Islanders a break, they just lost their freaking arena!!

 

[LordNeverLose]

Does Greiss not have an option? Why would he only sign one year?

That post was made before the season started. His continued play this season clearly earned him more term.

 

[Caser]

 

[AvsCOL]

Man, this guy looks good.

 

[Atas2000]

I think people aren't thinking straight here, especially considering that Sorokin has never played an NHL game. Heck, he might be playing a whole year in the AHL in a year or so before making the real big jump. I can see it from miles (months*) away, people are gonna blame the organization for doing that.. Give the Islanders a break, they just lost their freaking arena!!

Sorokin outgrew AHL two years ago. Should the Islanders offer him AHL he should just laugh in their faces.

 

[monsieurthibz]

No need to be laughing sarcastically, I was't aware of what he said concerning the AHL. So it'll be a case of Buchnevich, as in he'll only make the move to NA id f he's got a guaranteed spot with the Isles?

 

[luki here]

Sorokin outgrew AHL two years ago. Should the Islanders offer him AHL he should just laugh in their faces.

He will be on an elc. He does what the isles want him to do or he can go back to the khl (dont really care if he laughs while doing it or not). I think it is realistic that he needs a year of ahl to get used to north american hockey.

 

[SoundAndFury]

He does what the isles want him to do or he can go back to the khl (dont really care if he laughs while doing it or not).

This is great attitude towards the best (arguably) prospect in the system. Don't see it backfiring at all

 

[Acallabeth]

He will be on an elc. He does what the isles want him to do or he can go back to the khl (dont really care if he laughs while doing it or not). I think it is realistic that he needs a year of ahl to get used to north american hockey.

How much of Sorokin have you seen and what feats of NA hockey do you want him to be learning for an entire year?