New York Islanders top prospect Ruslan Iskhakov abandons the NHL

This afternoon reports are confirming that top prospect for the New York Islanders Ruslan Iskhakov will be leaving the organization. He will be joining a new team in his home country of Russia.

Tonight sad news for New York Islanders fans has come about Hockey News Hub has announced that Ruslan Iskhakov will be heading home to Russia to play for CSKA Moskva.

This is frustrating and surprising news for the Islanders as Ruslan Iskhakov had been one of the team's better players in the NHL. However after a production drop off from 51 to 45 points this season the 23-year-old will now pursue a different opportunity to play professional hockey.

Now the New York Islanders will have to do some work in the offseason to re-fill the hole that Ruslan Iskhakov's departure leaves in the prospect pool.

MUST READ

1 hour ago  |  By Tom Banks Vancouver Canucks GM Opens Up on J.T. Millers Personal Absence From the Team

3 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Former Montreal Canadien and Toronto Maple Leaf Under Fire for Vicious MMA Move During Game

3 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba Comments on Rampant Trade Rumours Involving Him and Chris Kreider

4 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Pittsburgh Penguins Place Player on Waivers Day After Trade With the Nashville Predators

6 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Paul Bissonnette Comes Forward With What Really Happened in the Violent Arizona Fight That Hospitalized Him

8 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Former Edmonton Oilers Goalie Prospect Unexpectedly Drops Dead at the Age of 44

10 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks New Jersey Devils Star Timo Meier Likely to Face Suspension for Vicious Cross Check to the Face

22 hours ago  |  By Tyler Ball Beloved TNT Analyst Paul Bissonnette Hospitalized After Horrible and Violent Crime: Six Arrested

MORE STORIES