Take a look at the Islanders’ draft selections from the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft:
Daniil Prokhorov
draft: Round 2 (42nd overall)
height: 6ft 6 | Weight: 218lbs
position: RW | Shoot: Left
Born: April 27, 2007 | Country: Russia
- Prokhorov is a physically imposing winger with a relentless playing style that includes solid checks.
- While he makes his way to the net effectively, there are some concerns regarding his hockey sense and overall skill set.
Lucaromano
draft: Round 3 (74th overall)
height: 5ft 11 | Weight: 176lbs
position: Center
Born: June 25, 2007 | Country: Canada
- He’s a strong skater with a versatile skill set, capable of transitioning the puck well.
- Romano shows promise as a playmaker with a solid understanding of the game.
Thomas Poletin
draft: Round 4 (106th overall)
height: 6ft 1 | Weight: 205lbs
position: LW | Shoot: Left
Born: April 30, 2007 | Country: Czech Republic
- Poletin played 15 games with the Rathi Pelican in Finland while leading Team Czechia at the U18 World last season.
- His season was a bit up and down, but he demonstrated improvement in two-way play during international matches.
Sam Laurila
draft: Round 5 (138th overall)
height: 6ft 1 | Weight: 192lbs
position: Defense | Shoot: Left
Born: September 2, 2006 | Country: USA
- Last season, Laurila scored 41 points while playing for the USHL’s Fargo Force, and he’s set to play for the University of North Dakota next year.
- Being a late birthday, he’s come into his own as more of an offensive defenseman, showing creativity on the ice.
Burkhood
draft: Round 6 (170th overall)
height: 6ft 3 | Weight: 192lbs
position: Goaltender | Catch: Left
Born: April 30, 2007 | Country: Canada
- Last season, he recorded a .910 save percentage and a 3.13 GAA over 42 games with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.
- He possesses impressive athleticism and tracking abilities, yet there’s room for improvement in rebound control and glove handling.
Jacob Kvasnika
draft: Round 7 (202nd overall)
height: 5ft 11 | Weight: 172lbs
position: RW
Born: August 10, 2007 | Country: USA
- Kvasnika finished last season with 39 points in 66 games at USNTDP.
- He’s known for his speed and skill, along with effective puck handling.
