PTO: [NYI] G Keith Kinkaid, F Matt Martin, D Artyom Kudashov sign PTOs with the Islanders; 7 others invited to camp

[uncleben]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834221181974503577

For anyone reading through, that's right...

The Islanders sign 35 year old, 11 year, 169 GP NHL journeyman goaltender to a PTO and invited him to their rookie camp


I don't think there are specific rules to the NHL rookie camps - it's just extra practice the teams choose to run, essentially -so it's fitting enough to give Kinkaid some extra conditioning as a spare goalie, but you definitely don't see it often

Islanders Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster | New York Islanders

32 forwards, 18 defensemen and 7 goaltenders make up this year's camp

www.nhl.com

Keith Kinkaid - (free agent)
Matt Martin - (free agent)
Artyom Kudashov - (free agent)
Brian Pinho - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)
Cole Bardeau - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)
Christian Krygier - (free agent)
Riley Piercey - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)
Matias Rajaniemi - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)
Wyatt Newpower - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)
Jack Randl - (signed with AHL Bridgeport)

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[steveat]

It's the KHL player I am most interested in. He's already played a couple games for Moscow Dynamo this year. The fact that he's over here for Isles staff to take a look at...he really wants to come to North America. Have no idea if he is good, but the scouts must see something in him.

 

[Lunatik]

Has there been any more rumors or clarification on Sorokin's status?

 

[SEALBound]

There's actually a couple decent goalies (backups) out there unsigned. Interesting that Kinkaid gets a PTO and Lankinen is still unsigned

 

[Tahoeblue]

There's actually a couple decent goalies (backups) out there unsigned. Interesting that Kinkaid gets a PTO and Lankinen is still unsigned

Totally agree

 

[T_Cage]

There's actually a couple decent goalies (backups) out there unsigned. Interesting that Kinkaid gets a PTO and Lankinen is still unsigned

Depends what he is asking for. This time of year if you aren't willing to take a PTO or 2way teams are more likely to wait to see if they have to fill a hole (injury, their current backup crapping the bed, etc)

 

[miscs75]

Kinkaid would be goalie #4/5 on the depth charts and basically split time with Hogberg and Tikkanen in Bridgeport. Realistically would be a miracle if he wound up playing a NHL game this year.

 

[T_Cage]

Kinkaid would be goalie #4/5 on the depth charts and basically split time with Hogberg and Tikkanen in Bridgeport. Realistically would be a miracle if he wound up playing a NHL game this year.

True. If he stays with the team it likely means he is an AHL mentor if Hogberg has to fill in for an injured Sorokin for an extended period

 

[miscs75]

True. If he stays with the team it likely means he is an AHL mentor if Hogberg has to fill in for an injured Sorokin for an extended period

He can also technically stay home in Suffolk county and just ride the ferry back and forth for practices/games. It would beat living in the lovely scenic city of Bridgeport.

 

[Tob]

Sorokin looks to be in bad condition

 

[Treb]

It's the KHL player I am most interested in. He's already played a couple games for Moscow Dynamo this year. The fact that he's over here for Isles staff to take a look at...he really wants to come to North America. Have no idea if he is good, but the scouts must see something in him.

Pretty sure Kudashov wouldn't be eligible to be signed even if he terminated his KHL contract. Same thing after his contract because he played in Europe.

He needs to be drafted if he wants to come over in the next 2 years.

 

[doublechili]

Sorokin looks to be in bad condition

You're basing this on a PTO/rookie camp invite to Keith Kincaid?

 

[MXD]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834221181974503577

For anyone reading through, that's right...

The Islanders sign 30 year old, 11 year, 169 GP NHL journeyman goaltender to a PTO and invited him to their rookie camp


I don't think there are specific rules to the NHL rookie camps - it's just extra practice the teams choose to run, essentially -so it's fitting enough to give Kinkaid some extra conditioning as a spare goalie, but you definitely don't see it often

I thought this was ... pretty young for Kinkaid, considering how long he's been in the NHL for.

He's 35, not 30.

It's shade of Fernando Alonso being invited to rookie testing at the end of F1 2020 season (well, with the major difference that Alonso was still elite and a legend, while Kinkaid is a few years removed from his journeyman peak.

 

[torniojaws]

Kink-Aid is still around?

 

[islesmb]

Has there been any more rumors or clarification on Sorokin's status?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834599032397717798

 

[BonMorrison]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1834594632857977001

 

[1specter]

Thank God it wasn't the Leafs as previously rumored. And tbh he should end his career as an Islander anyways

 

[BLNY]

Deserves a lot of credit for forging out a 955-game career.

 

[RangersFan1994]

He is done, should hang them up.

 

[miscs75]

Solely to get him to 1000 games. He’d be alongside Josh Bailey otherwise.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Deserves a lot of credit for forging out a 955-game career.

Yeah seems like he wants to hit the 1000 and retire and I can't blame him.

 

[IslesNorway]

of course he did. It’s embarrassing.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Please no. It's time to move on.

 

[SCMURRAY]

Keep him around for a 14th forward, 20 games-ish. Just don't block someone else by giving him a contract

 

[TheGroceryStick]

PTO. So they unsure what he brings to the table ?